Leader Analysis Sheet
Name of Leader: Peter the Great
Lifespan: June 1672-February 1725
Title: Tsar of Russia/The Great
Country/region: Russia
Years in Power: 1689-1725
Political, Social, & Economic Conditions Prior to Leaders Gaining Power
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Poor conditions were left by the Mongols
Previous leaders were trying to align the west
Son of Tsar, Alexis I
Ideology, Motivation, Goals:
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Wanted to modernize Russia
Expansion
Improved military
Absolute monarch
Wanted to make Russia look better to the west
Autocrat (he had harsh punishments)
Significant Actions & events During Term of Power
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Extended tsar control
Expanded territories
Attacked Ottoman empire (but failed)
Revised tax systems
Sent “secret police” to spy on other nations to become like them
Law codes
War with Sweden – took some of their territory
Short-Term effects:
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Expansion
Upper class had a cleaner appearance
Stronger military
Long-Term Effects
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Respect for Russia as a legit nation
Modernization
Focus on culture