What is the decree shown on the primary source called?
Decree on a new calendar.
Why did Peter the Great journey to the west?
In 1697 Peter the Great journeyed to the West to find western technology
Choose the correct quote from Peter the Great.
1.) "Destiny may ride with us today, but there is no reason for it to interfere with lunch."
2.) "Soldiers are our true heroes of today."
3.)“The first step toward success is taken when you refuse to be a captive of the environment in which you first find yourself.”
1.) "Destiny may ride with us today, but there is no reason for it to interfere with lunch."
What stopped children from marrying?
The lack of knowledge in mathematics and geometry.
What did Peter the Great bring back from Western Europe after it died?
Serfdom
How would you gain favor from your own people if you were king?
Anything along the lines of benefiting the people and your economy.
What year did this decree become a reality?
1700
How did Catherine the Great come into power?
Her husband had been murdered.
Name 2 important monarchs that led Russia for the better.
Peter the Great & Catherine the Great
Name the reason for why this decree was established?
The beginning of the year 1700 was the start of a new century so they decided that it was best to change calendars.
How did Catherine the Great gain favor and loyalty from her people?
She gained favor and loyalty from her people because she reorganized the provincial government and believed in western ideas.
Name 1 way both Peter the Great and Catherine the Great were similar.
They both had loyal people.
Name 1 advantage the government would have gained for this new decree?
It would have helped the government attain smarter and educated people to contribute to society.
In what year was the war Peter the Great created eventually happen and who was it against?
The war started in 1700 and it was against Sweden
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