Why Did Peter the Great Found St.Petersburg

question 24

Multiple Choice

Why did Peter the great found St.Petersburg?

• A)Moscow symbolized medieval Russia
• B)He desired a western-style capital
• C)St.Petersburg provided access to the Baltic Sea and Europe
• D)Peter wanted to reorient his nation culturally, economically, and politically toward Europe.
• E)All of these.

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