Russian Empire 1462-1917
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RUSSIAN EMPIRE 1462-1917
Tony Rodriguez
Samantha Blowers
Jacey Clark
Map of Russia 1462-1917
Military
They expanded their territory but the Mongols still had control
Moscow’s goal was to make their territory dominant to Russia’s
But overall Mongols had more control over Russia
Russia’s military
Cultural
Paintings showed western style clothing was worn
Architecture in buildings showed power in Moscow
They were very Christianity based
Russia’s Culture
Political
Centralized states to govern their territory
Russian princes were allowed to rule their own cities for tribute payments
Fyodor, Ivan’s son, was a weak ruler and failed to mend divisions his father created
Russia’s politics
Economic
Fur trade with Siberia in the 1600’s The Russians’ modernized buildings
such as factories and schools They also established new ways of
education
Russia’s economy
Social
Mongols were divided when Ivan came into power in 1462
Ivan conquered Mongol lands, instituted reforms, and fought feudalism
Ivan had thousands killed by secret police force
In 1613 Russia recovered from the social divisions created by Ivan
Russia’s social
Decline of Russia
Around twenty million people were treated horribly and given no rights, and lived in poverty
The people then revolted against the leaders of Russia which led to the fall
As Russia tried to move forward and modernize the social system failed to keep up