ex. Romanovs ruled as absolute monarchs until CZAR PETER THE GREAT [r.1682-1725] continued trend of czars increasing their power became the most autocratic of Europe’s absolute monarchs During his he… brought boyars czar’s control nobles as set standardized compulsory education forced to adopt built up Russian military re-organized army in western style w/quality leaders extended serfdom boyars’ powers over serfs grew produce for export [where to?] began a new economic focus serfs = goal = RUSSIAN EXPANSION UNDER PETER THE GREAT need for [why?] failed war vs. over Black Sea successful war vs. Russia gained access to new capital built = CZARINA CATHERINE THE GREAT [r.1762-1796]
ex. Romanovs ruled as absolute monarchs until CZAR PETER THE GREAT [r.1682-1725] continued trend of czars increasing their power became the most autocratic of Europe’s absolute monarchs During his he… brought boyars czar’s control nobles as set standardized compulsory education forced to adopt built up Russian military re-organized army in western style w/quality leaders extended serfdom boyars’ powers over serfs grew produce for export [where to?] began a new economic focus serfs = goal = RUSSIAN EXPANSION UNDER PETER THE GREAT need for [why?] failed war vs. over Black Sea successful war vs. Russia gained access to new capital built = CZARINA CATHERINE THE GREAT [r.1762-1796]
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