1. Read p. 468-469 for background on these slides.
Instructions
Read p for background on these slides.
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2. Absolutism Peter the Great
Moves Russia out of the middle ages and into the modern era.

3. Czar Peter Starts young. His sister, Sophia, was regent.
Hands-on ruler. He personally does everything.
Modernizes Russia
Travels to Europe
Built stronger navy and army.
Enforces all his rules at home

4. Peter the Great greatly expands the territory, land, and sea ports of Russia, making it a world power.

5. Who do you like more: Peter the Great or Louis XIV
Who do you like more: Peter the Great or Louis XIV? Who was the better ruler?
1 = back on track
2 = support
2 = responding
3 = question
5 = the quiet one
-1 = talking over one another