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Russia and Westernization. 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:. Russia.
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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:
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.
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.
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.
Catherine the Great • Encouraged Westernization • Continued Romanov policies.
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.