1. Absolute Monarchy In Russia Section 17*5 pp. 431-435

2. 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?

3. Setting the Scene Russia was a medieval state in the 1600’s “Time of Troubles” Romanovs came to power in 1613

4. Peter the Great (1689-1725) Government –Absolute ruler –Strengthened government –Took power from nobles –Spread serfdom

5. Peter the Great (1689-1725) Reforms –Improved education –New industries –Encouraged trade

6. Wars –Largest army in Europe –Conquered land along Baltic Peter the Great (1689-1725)

7. Ideas from Western Europe –St. Petersburg –Forced western dress Peter the Great (1689-1725)

8. Catherine the Great (1762-1796) Government –Absolute ruler –Organized government –Gave more rights to nobles –Allowed peasants to suffer

9. Reforms –System of laws –State schools for children Catherine the Great (1762-1796)

10. Wars –Conquered warm weather port –Seized territory from Poland Catherine the Great (1762-1796)

11. Ideas from Western Europe: –Encouraged Western European ways –French language and way of life Catherine the Great (1762-1796)