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Absolute Monarchy In Russia
Section 17*5pp. 431-435
Preview Questions
How did Peter the Great try to make Russia into a modern state?
What steps did Peter the Great take to expand Russia's borders?
How did Catherine the Great strengthen Russia?
Setting the Scene
Russia was a medieval state in the 1600’s
“Time of Troubles”
Romanovs came to power in 1613
Peter the Great (1689-1725)
Government – Absolute ruler– Strengthened government– Took power from nobles– Spread serfdom
Peter the Great (1689-1725)
Reforms – Improved education – New industries– Encouraged trade
Wars– Largest army in
Europe– Conquered land
along Baltic
Peter the Great (1689-1725)
Ideas from Western Europe– St. Petersburg– Forced western
dress
Peter the Great (1689-1725)
Catherine the Great (1762-1796)
Government – Absolute ruler– Organized
government– Gave more rights to
nobles– Allowed peasants to
suffer
Reforms– System of laws– State schools for
children
Catherine the Great (1762-1796)
Wars– Conquered warm
weather port– Seized territory from
Poland
Catherine the Great (1762-1796)
Ideas from Western Europe: – Encouraged Western
European ways– French language and
way of life
Catherine the Great (1762-1796)