2) Which option accurately describes key events of Peter the Great’s reign? A) H

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2) Which option accurately describes key events of Peter the Great’s reign?

A) His reign involved seizing political power in France in 1799, and he crowned himself emperor of France and Russia in 1804.

B) His reign involved a disastrous invasion of England in 1812, and he was exiled to the island of Elba and later the island of Saint Helena.

C) His reign involved invading Normandy, killing Harold Godwinson during the Battle of Hastings, and seizing the British throne.

D) His reign involved the Northern War, gaining access to the Baltic, and founding a new capital in St. Petersburg.

( this is a world history question and there is no category for it please help thank you!)

Explanation / Answer

D. His reign involved the Northern War, gaining access to the Baltic, and founding a new capital in St. Petersburg.

In 1712, Peter established the city of St. Petersburg on the Neva River and moved the capital there from its former location in Moscow. He also gained the access to the baltic.

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