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born in Stettin, Pomerania, Kingdom of Prussia (now Szczecin, Poland)
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Catherine moved to Russia at the age of 15 to be the bride of Peter III
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A war that lasted 7 years that involved Russia, Austria, and France, fighting against Prussia, This war was caused by land disputes between France and Great Britain in the New World.
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With the help of Grigory Orlov (Catherine's lover) and high officials, Catherine was able to Overthrow Peter
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After being removed from power, Peter III supposedly died from an assassination
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Catherine quickly took power after the removal of Peter III
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Use to stimulate agricultural expansion and modernize the country's agriculture system.
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Catherine agreed to a commercial treaty with Great Britain, which helps regulate trade and keep the balance of power
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A series of wars between the Russian Empire and Ottoman Empire, that reflected the decline of the Ottoman Empire and expansion of the Russian Empire
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a series of popular peasant uprisings brought on by abuse of power and corruption from land owners
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Catherine expanding the Russian empire to gain access warm water ports
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Through this act Catherine the Great recognized the corps of nobles in each province as a legal corporate body.
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Catherine died at the age of 67, after suffering a stroke
