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Russia: Land of the Tsars, part 2 Peter the Great Viewer’s Guide 1. What struggles for the throne ensued upon the death of Tsar Michael? What unusual compromise resulted?

2. How did Peter spend his childhood?

3. How did Peter reclaim control of Russia? Who were the streltsy?

4. What was Peter’s vision for Russia? What did he see as the key for accomplishing it?

5. How did Peter win a warm water port?

6. What educational experiences did Peter seek in Western Europe?

7. What event recalled Peter to Russia?

8. How did Peter seek to revolutionize Russia? How did he punish the streltsy?

9. What resulted from Peter’s first conflict with Sweden? How did Peter recover from this?

10. What went into the building of St. Petersburg? What problems did they face? What did he require of the nobles? 1

11. What strategies and tactics did Peter use to finally defeat the Swedish King Charles?

12. What achievements did Peter make during his reign?

13. How was Alexei different from his father? What problems did this cause?

14. Who was Catherine I and what role did she play in Peter’s life?

15. Why did Alexei flee Russia? What tragedy resulted for Alexei and Peter?

16. What legacy did Peter leave for Russia?

17. How would you rate Peter as a ruler? Does he deserve to be called “the Great”? Why or why not? Be specific.

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