crime and punishment By angelaapowell Feb 18, 1855 Nicholas I assasinated Dec 15, 1855 Tsar Alexander came to power Mar 18, 1861 Tsar Alexander freed about 20 million slaves Dec 15, 1864 Alexander started judicial reform est. courts with juries, fair trials were available Dec 15, 1866 Russia established the State Bank financial security Dec 15, 1874 reform of the military service Dec 15, 1880 sources http://spartacus-educational.com/RUSalexander2.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Russia_(1855–92)