How Did Peter The Great Rule

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Paulina Cruz Period 4 Mrs. Deturk Peter the Great Peter the Great was an outstanding ruler. He was born on June 9 1682 and passes away January 28, 1725. He had a character of being demanding, concerning, and very sagacious. Many people believe he has ruled for adverse causes; for example, he has murdered his son. However, most of what he has done results in a very favorable manner for Russia. At the age of ten, Peter was crowned king of Russia. “He left the country, improved as only a man of his it.” (Old and Sold) His father was married twice and had two sons (Peter and Ivan) and one daughter (Sophia). By law his father, Alex Michaelwitz , had to choose his eldest son to be czar. ”He entered upon his inheritance when Russia was in a deplorable condition” (Old and Sold). His half-sister Sophia…show more content…
“Peter had 100,000 men and abundant resources. Still Charles would not give up the idea of marching on Moscow, to capture which he had invaded Russia. In order to obtain provisions he determined to besiege the town of Pultowa.” Luckily, Menshikoff was at the rescue by helping them with their forces. That are closet to the part they are going to fight on. (Old and Sold) “The battle of Pultowa is one of the most famous battles in the world’s history. Charles and Peter, at that time the battle was fought, were the greatest rulers and warriors of the day, and the long and bitter struggle between them had been watched by all Europe”. (Old and Sold) Peter won the battle and with that he was able to accomplish a lot. “He was able to expand the territory of Russia and trade with it. He also introduced Russia to western culture.” (Boris Schorschoff) Although, even when Peter had finally started taking over Sweden, Turkey was left to take over. It did not go as well in the war but Catherine, Peter’s wife, managed to rescue his state of being. “She suggested negotiation with the Turks.” (Old and
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