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Grand prince of Moscw and Russia
Made Moscow central city by expnding its borders
In 1470, he launched war against Novgorod and annexed it in 1478
Forced Alexander I to give up a score of towns
Tripled territory of city-state of Russia -
At 16, took power from father
Made military bigger and stronger
Crushed Tatar stonghold to the East in 1552
Constructed St. Basil's Cathedral
Army suffered from a plague and drought -
First true emporer of Russia
After being initiated into power, started a campaign against the Crimean Tatars, the naval vessels of Turkey
Traveled in disguise to learn about European economic and cultural life
Started Northern War against Sweden in order to get to Baltic Sea
Started Russia's transformation in order to fit in with Europe -
Continued Westernization
Before her husband divorced her, she rallied the troops of St. Petersburg and arrested him
Declared herslef Catherine II, and named her son heir
Created the Legislative Commision
Started Russo-Turkish war
Increased culture -
Almost didn't take the throne
Said he must "Become Czar or Die"
Wasn't very educated
Tightened down spiritual and cultural freedom
Won over the far east
Inherited Crimean War against Turkey-led Ottoman Empire, Britain, and France -
Ended serfdom
Crushed rebellions
Liberated Bulgaria from Turkey
Known as the "Liberator Tsar"
Escaped assassination attempts several times until actually assassinated -
Put away is father's plans of a constitution
Development of trade and industry
Consturcted Trans-Siberean Railway
Said quote "Why!? He spat at my portait and for that I ahve to feed him for six months?"
Backed out of Crimean War -
Took the thorne at age 26
Confirmed autocrat
In 1904, he led Russia into war with Japan
In 1914, he led Russia into WWI
Set up DUMA
Shot by firing squad, ending Romanov Dynasty
