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Russia by 1762: the extent to which Petrine reforms survived; the accession of Catherine the Great.
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The epoch of palace coups, 1725–1762
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Russia by 1762: the extent to which Petrine reforms survived; the accession of Catherine the Great
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Which of the following reforms was NOT implemented by Peter the Great during his reign?
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The introduction of serfdom was not a reform initiated by Peter the Great; it was a pre-existing institution that was further entrenched during his reign.
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- Absolutism: A political system in which a single ruler holds absolute power, often justified by divine right.
- Enlightenment: An intellectual movement in the 17th and 18th centuries emphasizing reason, individualism, and skepticism of traditional authority.
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Confusing Peter the Great's reforms with Catherine's policies: Clearly distinguish between the two rulers' contributions and the context of their reforms.
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