1. Agenda Warm Up Quick Quiz Russian Absolutism
Absolutism in Russia Chart
Effects of Absolutism Graphic Organizer
HW: Peter the Great Reading

2. Name the 3 Absolute Rulers we have discussed so far.
Warm Up
Name the 3 Absolute Rulers we have discussed so far.

3. Russia and Westernization

4. Russia
Ivan III ( ) accomplishments allow future rulers to be absolute rulers
Conquered large territory
Defeated the Mongols
Centralized power
Believed in Eastern Orthodox Church (Catholics and Protestants=Heretics)

5. Ivan IV, The Terrible (1547-1584)
Good Period ( )
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… Thousands die and lands burned.
Land given to loyal subjects.
Killed his oldest son, second son not capable ruler

6. Russia: Culture Russia very ethnically diverse. Society:
Wealthy Class
Peasants and serfdom
Separated from rest of Europe, didn’t know much about W. Europe
Romanov family comes to power, Peter the Great becomes Czar (Ruler)

7. Peter the Great (1696-1725) First Absolute Ruler of Russia
Spread Russia to the Baltic.
Moved Capital to St. Petersburg after taking it from Sweden. (1721)
Downplayed role of Religion
Western European trip leads to Westernization of Russia
Better Military
More manufacturing
Dress like the West (anti-beards)
Improved education
Increased status of women

8. Catherine the Great Catherine II takes over in 1762-1796.
Comes to power after husband was assassinated.
Longest female reign in Russian history.
Encouraged Westernization