Early reforms: economic/financial; political; military; changes in society
Before 1707, Peter launched sweeping reforms across Russia's economy, government, army, and society. He forced Russia to modernise rapidly, often copying Western European methods.
Real World
Peter's poll tax of 1718 worked similarly to a modern census-based taxation system — every male serf was individually registered and taxed, giving the state far more revenue than the old household-based method had ever produced.
Exam Focus
For 'how far' questions, organise your answer by grouping reforms that succeeded and those that failed, then reach a clear judgement in your conclusion.
Essay Framework
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