Question
Peter the Great was successful in the westernization of Russia because he...
a. ruled with strict order and clear class structure
b. traveled to observe and learn western skills and ideas
c. studied the reports from his ambassadors
d. isolated Russia from the rest of Europe
a. ruled with strict order and clear class structure
b. traveled to observe and learn western skills and ideas
c. studied the reports from his ambassadors
d. isolated Russia from the rest of Europe
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Peter the Great was successful in the westernization of Russia primarily because he **b. traveled to observe and learn western skills and ideas**. His travels to Western Europe allowed him to gain firsthand knowledge of advancements in science, technology, culture, and governance, which he then sought to implement in Russia to modernize the country.