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Peter was trying to improve trade with Europe, requiring a sea port with access to the Mediterranean Sea, something Russia lacked. So he took advantage of other conflicts that were active in Europe at the time and made an attempt at a black sea port. After capturing the area from Poland, he built St. Petersburg to be a new capital and the face that Russia showed Europe.
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Why did Peter the Great choose to wage a war with Sweden?
to gain the Baltic sea
Peter the great went to war with Sweden to gain access to which sea?
Peter the Great fought the terks to gain the baltic states! He did this to westernize Russia!
When did Peter the Great gain power?
He ruled from 1682 to 1725.
What did Russia gain as a result of Peter the Great's war against Sweden?
peter the great gained the baltic sea
Why did Peter the Great fight the Ottoman Turks?
to gain a warm-water port on the Black sea
Peter the great fought the ottoman Turks for the purpose of?
To gain a warm-water port on the Black Sea
When was Peter Gain born?
Peter Gain was born on 1976-11-02.
What was Peter the Great hoping to accomplish with his war on Sweden?
The main goal of Peter the Great war on Sweden was to gain an access to the Baltic Sea, in order to set free Russia from being exclusively a continental power.
Why did peter seek to expand Russian territory?
Peter the Great wanted to mondernize Russia and to become a powerful naval coutnry. To improve his nation's position on the seas, Peter sought to gain more maritime outlets.
Did Peter the Great have any talents?
He built the city of St. Petersburg out of the mud creating a colorful city. In doing this 25,000 people died. He also built a place outside of the city with gardens and fountains. It is called Peterhoff. The first Russian navy was also started by him and he had a war with Finland to gain land that would give him access to the sea.
How did Peter the Great gain territory for Russia along the Baltic Sea?
Peter the Great gained territory for Russia along the Baltic Sea primarily through military conflict and strategic diplomacy. He fought the Great Northern War (1700-1721) against Sweden, which was a dominant power in the region. After several key victories, particularly the Battle of Poltava in 1709, Russia secured significant territorial gains through the Treaty of Nystad in 1721, establishing St. Petersburg as a major port and capital. This expansion helped Russia access important maritime trade routes and assert its influence in Northern Europe.
What has the author Peter Charles Klein written?
Peter Charles Klein has written: 'Three papers on the capital gain lock-in effect'
