Peter The Great Dbq

Peter The Great should be granted the title of "Most Absolute Monarch" because he created a strong navy, recognized his army according to Western standards, secularized schools, administrative and territorial divisions of the country. Peter focused on the development of science and recruited several experts to educate his people about technological advancements. He concentrated on developing commerce and industry and created a gentrified bourgeoisie population. Mirroring Western culture, he modernized the Russian alphabet, introduced the Julian calendar, and established the first Russian newspaper. Peter was a far-sighted and skillful diplomat who abolished Russia's archaic form of government and appointed a viable

     Peter the Great had many strengths, but his best was he modernized Russia. By seeing Europe, he changed many things. He changed the calendar so the New Year would be January 1. He increased agriculture by growing new crops and increased the number of factories in Russia. He also started the first Russian newspaper and enlarged their army to 200,000 men. He also got a warm water port for his “window on the sea.”

Document 2 describes how he demanded all nobles to learn mathematics, or else they would not be allowed to marry. Perhaps influenced by his trips to Europe, Peter placed high emphasis on learning and making sure the people of his country were educated. The document illustrates that he made specific laws to educate the nobility, therefore educating and improving the country as a whole. Since it is from a decree by Peter I himself toward the people, this document is a reliable source of information for how he governed the country during his rule and can be used to demonstrate how he educated Russia. Creating the Table of Ranks, a system of government that chose officials based on merit instead of social status, would also help him ensure that Russia improved intellectually. Document 3 is another decree from Peter that starts off by explaining how he wants what is best for the people of Russia and wants them to be educated and skilled. In order to do that, he continues, foreign artisans are invited to visit Russia to spread their knowledge and craft. Peter I is a major proponent of learning things from other countries to apply to his own country, and that is made obvious by how he encourages all foreigners to come to Russia. He wants to help his country become as advanced as other countries and does that by inviting skilled foreigners to come work for him. The purpose of this piece was the influence outsiders to move to Russia, so it may be written more persuasive. Peter describes how he is helping the citizens and doing what is best to improve the country, but since he needs to appease the people, it might not be completely accurate to his real motives. Since the piece was written by one person, it’s hard to know if this decree was influential or not, but it still shows the steps that Peter the Great took to improve

Peter recognized that his country was falling behind the European countries in knowledge, technology, trade, and governing ability. Using his absolute power as a czar, he brought in foreign advisers to help him modernize, westernize and educate his people. Peter had a great respect for Europe, and his reforms had a lasting influence in Russia, though there was of course opposition from the more conservative nobles.

Peter the Great ruled Russia from the early seventeenth century to the early eighteenth century as well. Peter used absolutism to expand his power and country. When Peter became the Czar of Russia he increased education throughout the country by creating universities and schools. Since learning was increased throughout Russia more people became able to speak other languages rather than just their own, which allowed them to communicate with people from other countries. (Document 5) Peter also opened schools that taught art, science and navigation

First of all, Peter the Great reformed in the cultural aspect in Russia. From 1697 to 1698, Peter toured Europe incognito with the Grand Embassy to seek help for Russia against Ottoman Empire. During 17-month travelling, he studied mathematics, architecture, astronomy, fortification, navigation, and even shipbuilding. In addition, he visited European monarchs, and he was particularly impressed by Parliamentary system in England. The journey greatly affected Peter. After he returned to Russia, he decided to practice westernization by all means. Specifically, he recruited European technical experts, and teachers to bring modern techniques of engineering, architecture, art, and science to Russia, sent Russians to study abroad, forced boyards to shave off their beards, and wear Western-style dress, and he also allowed women to attend big social parties and schools of science, technology, and mathematics. Furthermore, Peter followed western countries, and started Russia 's first newspaper, built a museum, a public library, and an art gallery in Russia. In 1700, Peter

In this essay, I will explore the reforms of peter the great through historical authors and determine whether Peter I of Russia was successful in evolving of the Tsardom of Russia into a contemporary European empire. On top of this I will be looking to see if his attempts at modernization in Russia had a lasting affect on Russian politics. In my analysis, I have gained understanding of the political climate of Russia during Peters youth, his military reforms, and his education reforms. Some contemporaries believe that the reign of Peter the Great was one of the great turning points in Russian history, and indeed of European history as well . Before Peter’s reign, Russia was a mostly forgotten state, that was largely looked upon as a barbaric

Peter the Great was known throughout history for the social policies he instated as well as his special form of justice. Although Peter was very progressive in many of his ideals, when it came to justice, he was “traditional,” meaning that Peter the Great would not hesitate to use maximum force if he thought it was necessary. One example of this lethal force was after the rebellion of the streltsy. Specifically, after their rebellion, he had thousands of streltsy executed “savagely” and “publicly.” In addition, after the betrayal of Sophia, Peter elected not to execute her but instead made her become a nun. Peter also led many reforms. One of his main ideas was the introduction of “absolute primacy.” This basically confiscated power from the

Peter spent roughly 75% of the national budget on his military. And, in the Great Northern War, which lasted from 1700-1721, he lost the first battle. He then created academies in which his people could become experts in a certain field, which allowed for him to have many specialized leaders leading his army and navy. One of Peter’s crowning achievements was the creation of St. Petersburg. He built it in nearly 25 years, and was the most modern city in Eastern Europe.

Some would say that Peter the Great did more harm than good when it came to Russia. Peter the Great had putting into practice a strong and potent army. The army had gained many victories under Russia’s belt, which led more land, and trading routes for Russia, but there was a down side to this supreme army (Lewitter). Now that this army was implemented, Peter had complete control over all of the people. Modern times were trying to get away from monarchies, but that is exactly where Russia was headed. Taxes were at an all time

Life in Russia had changed very little since the Middle Ages. Russia had not experienced a Renaissance and was quite ‘backwards’ in terms of lifestyle compared to Western Europe. Peter wanted to change all that. He viewed the church as an impediment to progress in Russia, wanting to break their restraining bonds of complex customs and modernize Russia (Russia, Land of Tsars: Time of Troubles). “It’s time to constrain the authority not proper to the old man [i.e., the patriarch]; God willing, it is for me to reform the laity and the clergy, for them I am both master and

I am Peter I of Russia or as some call “Peter the Great.” I was placed in power by the Streltsy when I was very young and my older sister Sophia assumed power till I was of age to rule. When this time came though, my sister Sophia refused to give me power. Many of my supporters were taken and my friends were killed by the Streltsy. I will never forget them or their loyalty to me. I had to explain myself so that you can try to understand why I made certain decisions.

The reforms and westernization of Peter the Great made Russia a more modern and stronger power in Europe under his rule and until his death in 1725. Peter was a powerful and forceful leader with a vision. He wanted to westernize Russia and bring the state to a more modern era in order to compete with Europe for goods and services.

Peter the Great was a Russian Emperor whose empire expanded to Turkey, Persia and countries in Asia, Peter the Great changed his empire by opening its first sea ports to catch up with European countries (Gombrich 210). The way of creating , expanding, and interactions caused a new way of life. The notice that the world revolves and work only with money and power. The extent that some people would go just to economically get ahead of others and be the strongest in the world. Civilizations had changed from trading to revolving around

One of Russia's Greatest Leaders: Peter the Great The world is chaotic by nature. For this reason, both men and women alike have stepped forward to lead their people. As such, these people have been gifted with valor and courage to take their countries into ever lasting prosperity. An example of this kind of leader would be the grand emperor of Russia, Peter the Great (1672-1725). Peter the Great is a man who put his country before himself.