Question

Which statement best explains how Peter the Great and Catherine the Great expanded their power at the expense of Russia’s serfs?(1 point)
Responses

Both created the Charter of the Nobility.
Both created the Charter of the Nobility.

Both forced serfs to build St. Petersburg.
Both forced serfs to build St. Petersburg.

Both forced serfs to fight in the military for 25 years.
Both forced serfs to fight in the military for 25 years.

Both gave nobles more power over Russia’s serfs.
Both gave nobles more power over Russia’s serfs.

Answer 1

Both gave nobles more power over Russia’s serfs.

This statement best explains how Peter the Great and Catherine the Great expanded their power while negatively impacting the serfs, as both rulers implemented policies that reinforced the nobility's control over the serfs, thereby strengthening their own power base.