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Russian Czars Increase Power

Russian Czars Increase Power. From Ivan to the Romanovs. A series of Russian czars, including Ivan the Terrible , tries to strengthen the Russian state and reduce the power of the boyars , or nobles.

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Russian Czars Increase Power

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  1. Russian Czars Increase Power

  2. From Ivan to the Romanovs • A series of Russian czars, including Ivan the Terrible, tries to strengthen the Russian state and reduce the power of the boyars, or nobles. • After an initial “good” period, Ivan creates a ruthless police state and persecutes all who oppose him, including his heir. • After Ivan dies, his second son takes over but is weak; power goes to the Romanovs.

  3. Peter the Great Takes the Throne • The Romanovs restored order to Russia. • In 1696 Peter the Great becomes sole ruler of Russia. • Russia is still a land of nobles and serfs at this time, isolated and backward. • Peter visits western Europe to study its customs and technology.

  4. Peter Rules Absolutely • Peter decides to westernize Russia so it can compete with western Europe. • He places religion under state control, limits nobles’ power, and modernizes the army. • He gains territory on the Baltic Sea and builds the warm-water seaport St. Petersburg to gain easier access to the West.

  5. Individual Activity • Read pages 609-611 and answer the following questions in your notebook. • What were some key short-term effects of the decision to westernize Russia? • What were some key long-term effects? • Was the decision to westernize a good one? Why or why not?

  6. Group Activity • Create a poster advocating for or against the modernization (westernization) of Russia. • The poster should be convincing and creative.

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