Why did the government call cavalry and police to stop demonstrations?

Correct answer: Because it wanted to maintain order through force

Direct answer: Option A, because the government wanted to maintain order through force. The demonstrations challenged the Tsarist government. Instead of accepting the protesters’ demands, the authorities tried to control the streets by using armed state agencies. Cavalry could disperse large crowds, while police could arrest leaders and suppress meetings. Thus the action shows an attempt at repression and forced maintenance of order. Option A is correct. Option B is wrong because calling troops was not a reward for workers. Option C is wrong because summoning cavalry and police was not the same as conducting Duma elections. Option D is wrong because peasants were not being invited to the city. The government’s decision also reveals its fear that the protest might grow into a revolution. Memory cue: police and cavalry in a protest question usually indicate suppression, not negotiation.