Which statement distinguishes the long-term causes of Russification rather than the short-term cause?
- A desire to establish a Russian identity, gain state control, and persecute ethnic minorities caused the implementation of Russification policies.
- A desire to compete with the development of Britain and Germany caused the implementation of Russification policies.
- A desire to bolster Russia’s power status caused the implementation of Russification policies.
- A desire to bring the Russian Empire into the modern age caused the implementation of Russification policies.