1. Russia and Westernization

2. Agenda
Bell Ringer: What is the major difference in the Thirty Years War? (Cardinal Richeleiu)
Brief Lecture: Russian Absolutism
Absolutism in Russia Chart
Effects of Absolutism Graphic Organizer
Match Game Absolutism
HW:

3. Russia
Muscovite men were tied to the Orthodox church and considered themselves very powerful.
Tsars, complete rulers.
Ivans show up during this time
They ended the Mongol invasions of Europe by creating an empire that stretched to the Pacific.

4. Ivan the Terrible His wife died, he thought she was poisoned.
Created a secret police force to kill anyone that Ivan thought was a traitor.
Accused Boyars of killing his wife… So naturally they were killed, along with their families.
Land given to loyal subjects.

5. Russia
Romanov Dynasty focused on Europe, and attempted to make it to the Baltic.
Struggled with Poland and Sweden, win.
Peter the Great, spread Russia to the Baltic.
St. Petersburg constructed from land taken from Sweden. 1721
Catherine II takes over in 1763.

6. Catherine the Great Encouraged Westernization
Continued Romanov policies.

7. Why are they vulnerable?
Built on societies that were poor.
Always needed financial help from the West.
Cannot overcome rulers attempting to abolish serfdom.
Ethnic melting pot, harder to conquer people that can’t understand you.