Alexander II of Russia was the Emperor of Russia whose reign lasted between 1855 to 1881. He was known for his government reforms, which includes information on the education sector.
He was able to improve on education as he increased the number of schools at all levels in the country. This he did by expanding and reforming universities, elementary schools, and secondary schools
To gain support for the revolutionaries. The story was exaggerated, but the American people bought it. It was used as a recruitment/propaganda campaign to turn as many people against the British occupation as possible.
