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Catherine's Birth
born in Stettin, Pomerania, Kingdom of Prussia (now Szczecin, Poland) -
Moved to Russia
Catherine moved to Russia at the age of 15 to be the bride of Peter III -
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Seven Year War
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. -
Overthrowing of Peter III
With the help of Grigory Orlov (Catherine's lover) and high officials, Catherine was able to Overthrow Peter -
Death of Peter III
After being removed from power, Peter III supposedly died from an assassination -
Catherine the Great Takes power
Catherine quickly took power after the removal of Peter III -
Free Economic Society Founded
Use to stimulate agricultural expansion and modernize the country's agriculture system. -
Commercial Treaty with Great Britain
Catherine agreed to a commercial treaty with Great Britain, which helps regulate trade and keep the balance of power -
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Russo-Turkish War
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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Pugachev's Rebellion
a series of popular peasant uprisings brought on by abuse of power and corruption from land owners -
Annexation of the Crimean Peninsula
Catherine expanding the Russian empire to gain access warm water ports -
Charter to the Nobility
Through this act Catherine the Great recognized the corps of nobles in each province as a legal corporate body. -
Catherine's Death
Catherine died at the age of 67, after suffering a stroke
