The Rise of Absolute Monarchies · 1550 – 1789 CE
Peter the Great & Russia
The Westernization of Russia and the construction of St. Petersburg.
Key Questions
- 1Why was Peter the Great determined to Westernize Russia?
- 2How did the building of St. Petersburg reflect Peter's goals?
- 3Was Peter's modernization successful for all Russians?
Common Core State Standards
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.9-10.3CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.9-10.9
Grade: 9th Grade
Subject: World History I
Unit: The Rise of Absolute Monarchies
Period: 1550 – 1789 CE
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