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Opposition and rebellion; plots against her and Catherine’s reaction; the Pugachev Revolt and its consequences.
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Catherine the Great and Russia, 1762–1796
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Opposition and rebellion; plots against her and Catherine’s reaction; the Pugachev Revolt and its consequences
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What was one of the main causes of the Pugachev Revolt?
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The Pugachev Revolt was primarily driven by the discontent of serfs and Cossacks who sought land reform and were frustrated by the oppressive conditions of serfdom.
Key terms
- Autocracy: A system of government in which one person has absolute power, as exemplified by Catherine the Great's rule in Russia.
- Enlightenment: An intellectual movement in the 17th and 18th centuries emphasizing reason, individualism, and skepticism of traditional authority, influencing Catherine's policies.
Common trap
Overgeneralizing Catherine's Reforms: It's important to analyze both the successes and failures of her reforms, particularly in relation to serfdom and social unrest.
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