Russia by 1762: extent to which Petrine reforms survived; accession of Catherine the Great
By 1762, some of Peter the Great's modernising reforms had survived, but others had weakened or reversed. That year, Catherine the Great seized power and began a new chapter in Russian history.
Real World
Catherine the Great seizing power from her own husband Peter III in a Guards-backed coup in 1762 echoes how modern military coups replace unpopular rulers — institutional loyalty matters more than legal succession rights.
Exam Focus
Structure 'extent to which' answers by sorting Petrine reforms into 'survived', 'diluted', and 'reversed' categories before writing — this prevents unfocused lists.
Essay Framework
Use PEEL to structure every paragraph. Tap each step for guidance and an example.
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