Peter The Great

Why did Peter The Great make the Westernization changes?

He was inspired by his trip to Western Europe wanted to changed Russia so it could compete with the other strong country and make it stronger.

What are the effects of the Great Northern War?

After 21 years, Russia won a piece of the Baltic coast. It is also known as the "window on Europe." There is a large city on this new piece of land called St. Petersberg.

How did Peter deal with the Streltsy Rebellion?

He hung all of the traitors around Moscow and left them up for months. He locked his sister in a castle for her to reflect on all the hanging people and her wrong doings. And instead of killings the younger men, he chopped their ears and other body parts off and sent them to villages out farther from the city to show people that if they rebelled against the king they can either get seriously hurt or die.

What are some other changes he imposed on Russia?

Introduced potatoes, started Russia's first news paper, raised women's status by having them go to social gatherings, ordered nobles to give up traditional clothing for Western fashions, advanced education by opening a school of navigation, arts and sciences.

How did people feel about the changes he was making?

Many Russians disagreed with his ideas.

What were some changes and policies Peter The Great made?

Peter brought the Russian Orthodox Church under state control. He created a group called the Holy Synod to run the church in his direction.

Why did they start the Great Northern War?

Peter declared war on Sweden in August 1700 with the most important aim of expansion and regaining lost territories. He had also hoped to weaken the power and might of the Swedish empire and in doing this, create a more powerful and prestigious image for Russia as he has tried to do throughout his reign so far

What was Peter The Great's impact on Russia?

Peter the Great was determined to reform the domestic structure of Russia. He had a simple desire to push Russia - willingly or otherwise - into the modern era as existed then. While his military reforms were ongoing, he reformed the church, education and areas of Russia's economy.

What were Peter the Great's policies for Russia?

Peter the Great was determined to reform the domestic structure of Russia. He had a simple desire to push Russia - willingly or otherwise - into the modern era as existed then. While his military reforms were ongoing, he reformed the church, education and areas of Russia's economy.Peter the Great was determined to reform the domestic structure of Russia. He had a simple desire to push Russia - willingly or otherwise - into the modern era as existed then. While his military reforms were ongoing, he reformed the church, education and areas of Russia's economy.

What is the Grand Embassy?

Peter the Great's year long diplomatic mission to Western Europe to strengthen Russia's ties with Europe, hire foreign specialists, and get European technology

What was the effect on Russia after the reforms were made?

Russia was a force to be reckoned with in Europe.

What are some changes Peter the Great made?

Set up a group called the Holy Synod to bring the Russian Orthodox Church under his direction. He reduced the power of the landowners by recruiting lower ranked men and gave them authority and grants of land. He hired European officers to drill his soldiers with European tactics and weapons. Peter imposed heavy taxes.

What is the Great Northern War?

The Great Northern War (1700-1721) was a conflict in which a coalition led by the Tsardom of Russia successfully contested the supremacy of the Swedish Empire in Northern, Central and Eastern Europe.

Who was Peter the Great?

The czar of Russia from 1682-1725.

What is the Streltsy Rebellion?

The execution of the Streltsy refers to the massive disbanding, executions, and cruel punishments enforced upon the Streltsy by Peter the Great from June to July of 1698 after their second unsuccessful attempt at a political revolt.