Please help!!! Can someone check my answers?

1. Why did peter the great visit Western Europe?
A. To get ideas for modernizing Russia
B. To make plans for an invasion of Europe
C. To form alliances with western powers(my answer)
D. To establish trading ties with other nations

2. Which reform did both Maria Theresa of Austria and Frederick II of Persia make?
A. Allowing freedom of speech
B. Allowing freedom of religion(my answer)
C. Establishing public schools
D. Ending serfdom

3. Peter the great and Catherine the great fought wars to expand Russian territory and gain access to
A. Fertile lands
B. Mineral rights
C. Bodies of water
D. Muslim lands
I’m not really sure about the last question though! I need help, I’m not the best at social studies!!

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I'm here to help you! Let's go through each question and find the correct answers together.

1. Why did Peter the Great visit Western Europe?
To answer this question, we need to know about Peter the Great's goals and motivations. Peter the Great, the ruler of Russia from 1682 to 1725, was committed to modernizing and reforming Russia. He recognized that Western Europe, particularly countries like England, the Netherlands, and France, were more advanced in terms of technology, governance, and military power. By visiting Western Europe, Peter the Great intended to learn from their advancements, gather ideas, and bring them back to Russia to modernize his country. Therefore, the correct answer is A. To get ideas for modernizing Russia.

2. Which reform did both Maria Theresa of Austria and Frederick II of Persia make?
To find the correct answer, we should be familiar with the reforms of both Maria Theresa and Frederick II. Maria Theresa, the ruler of Austria from 1740 to 1780, and Frederick II, also known as Frederick the Great, the ruler of Prussia from 1740 to 1786, both enacted significant reforms in their respective countries. However, the reform that both of them made was not specifically related to allowing freedom of speech, establishing public schools, or ending serfdom.

Instead, both Maria Theresa and Frederick II focused on allowing freedom of religion. They both implemented policies that aimed to tolerate religious diversity within their realms. This was a departure from previous periods when religious conformity was often enforced. Therefore, the correct answer is B. Allowing freedom of religion.

3. Peter the Great and Catherine the Great fought wars to expand Russian territory and gain access to:
To determine the correct answer for this question, we need to understand the territorial and strategic goals of both Peter the Great and Catherine the Great. Peter the Great is known for his efforts to expand the Russian Empire and to establish Russia as a dominant power in Eastern Europe. He fought various wars, including the Great Northern War, to gain access to strategic bodies of water, particularly the Baltic Sea.

Catherine the Great, who ruled Russia from 1762 to 1796, also had expansionist ambitions. She engaged in wars and territorial acquisitions to secure access to fertile lands. This allowed Russia to strengthen its agricultural capabilities and increase its wealth.

Therefore, the correct answer for this question is A. Fertile lands, as both Peter the Great and Catherine the Great fought wars to expand Russian territory and gain access to fertile lands.

I hope this explanation helps you understand the correct answers. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask!

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