Question

Which statement best explains the causes leading to the emancipation of Russia’s serfs?

Responses

The Edict Emancipation of 1861 established the feudal system, and Alexander II saw the feudal system as inhumane, which established the freedom of serfs. - this is the incorrect answer

The mounting pressure of public opinion that said serfdom and the Crimean War were inhuman prompted Alexander II to modernize and develop Russia. - this is the incorrect answer

Alexander II saw serfdom as inhumane, and the military loss in the Crimean War prompted Alexander II to enact social reform, which led to the emancipation of Russia’s serfs. - this is the correct answer

The Edict Emancipation of 1861 marked the end of the Crimean War, which was fought over serfdom in Russia. - this is the incorrect answer

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The correct answer is "Alexander II saw serfdom as inhumane, and the military loss in the Crimean War prompted Alexander II to enact social reform, which led to the emancipation of Russia’s serfs." This answer explains that Alexander II recognized the inhumanity of serfdom and was prompted to enact social reform by the military loss in the Crimean War. This combination of factors ultimately led to the emancipation of Russia's serfs. The other responses do not accurately capture these key factors that led to the emancipation of the serfs.