Absolute Monarchy In Russia Section 17*5 pp

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 ( ) Government –Absolute ruler –Strengthened government –Took power from nobles –Spread serfdom

Peter the Great ( ) Reforms –Improved education –New industries –Encouraged trade

Wars –Largest army in Europe –Conquered land along Baltic Peter the Great ( )

Ideas from Western Europe –St. Petersburg –Forced western dress Peter the Great ( )

Catherine the Great ( ) 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 ( )

Wars –Conquered warm weather port –Seized territory from Poland Catherine the Great ( )

Ideas from Western Europe: –Encouraged Western European ways –French language and way of life Catherine the Great ( )