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The epoch of palace coups, 1725–1762
Enlightenment Russia, 1725–1796: The epoch of palace coups, 1725–1762
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AqaA LevelHistory1E Russia in the Age of Absolutism and Enlightenment,
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The epoch of palace coups, 1725–17626 objectives
- The legacy of Peter the Great: the Service State; the role of the Church; the gentry and serfdom; Russia’s involvement in international affairs.
- Disputed successions and the role of the Supreme State Council and the Preobrazhensky Regiment.
- Tsarina Elizabeth: accession to the throne; education and Westernisation; legal reforms; taxation.
- Social developments: the redefinition of the Service State; serfdom and serf unrest.
- Foreign affairs: intervention in Poland; failure to secure the Crimea; involvement in the Seven Years War.
- Russia by 1762: the extent to which Petrine reforms survived; the accession of Catherine the Great.
Key terms
Service StateHoly SynodPalace CoupSupreme State CouncilEnlightenmentNobilityReformInterventionGeopoliticsAbsolutism
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- Use specific examples in your answers: When discussing reforms or events, always back up your points with specific examples from the period.
- Focus on causal relationships: When answering questions about the palace coups, emphasize the causal relationships between events and the roles of key players.
Common mistakes
- Confusing the role of the Church with that of the state: Focus on how the Holy Synod was created to ensure the Church served the state's interests.
- Confusing the roles of different factions: Clarify that the Supreme State Council was an advisory body while the Preobrazhensky Regiment was a military force that supported various claimants.
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