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Russia and Westernization

Explore the rise of Russian absolutism with a focus on Tsars, including Ivan the Terrible and Catherine the Great, and their efforts at Westernization. Learn about the Romanov Dynasty, the struggle with Poland and Sweden, the construction of St. Petersburg, and the challenges faced by rulers attempting to abolish serfdom in a diverse ethnic melting pot society.

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Russia and Westernization

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  1. Russia and Westernization

  2. Agenda • Bell Ringer: What is the major difference in the Thirty Years War? (Cardinal Richeleiu) • Brief Lecture: Russian Absolutism • Absolutism in Russia Chart • Effects of Absolutism Graphic Organizer • Match Game Absolutism • HW:

  3. Russia • Muscovite men were tied to the Orthodox church and considered themselves very powerful. • Tsars, complete rulers. • Ivans show up during this time • They ended the Mongol invasions of Europe by creating an empire that stretched to the Pacific.

  4. Ivan the Terrible • His wife died, he thought she was poisoned. • Created a secret police force to kill anyone that Ivan thought was a traitor. • Accused Boyars of killing his wife… So naturally they were killed, along with their families. • Land given to loyal subjects.

  5. Russia • Romanov Dynasty focused on Europe, and attempted to make it to the Baltic. • Struggled with Poland and Sweden, win. • Peter the Great, spread Russia to the Baltic. • St. Petersburg constructed from land taken from Sweden. 1721 • Catherine II takes over in 1763.

  6. Catherine the Great • Encouraged Westernization • Continued Romanov policies.

  7. Why are they vulnerable? • Built on societies that were poor. • Always needed financial help from the West. • Cannot overcome rulers attempting to abolish serfdom. • Ethnic melting pot, harder to conquer people that can’t understand you.

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