Theme 3: Expansion of the Russian Empire-Unit IV

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  • Feb 8, 1462

    Most of Russia is Freed from Mongol Rule

    In late 1462, most of Russia was freed from Mongol influence under Ivan III. This event shows a change in Russian expansion because at this point, Russia was finally free and could expand their lands further.
  • Period: Feb 8, 1462 to

    The Expansion of Russia

  • Feb 8, 1480

    Moscow Freed from Mongols

    In 1480, Moscow was officialy free from any Mongol control. This event represents a change in Russia's empire because now Russia gained back a key city.
  • Mar 8, 1480

    Russia Further Expands Territory

    After liberating Moscow, Russia's army continues to expand its terrioty. Russia's territory extended from the borders of the Polish Lithuanian Kingdom to the Ural Mountains. Thiss event represents a change in Russia's empire because Russia gained more territory than it previously had.
  • Feb 8, 1550

    Russia Extends into Central Asia

    At frist, Russia's main conquests were driven in Central Asia. The motives of these conquests was to push back Mongol influence farther into Asia. This event represents a change in the size of Russia's empire because Russia's terrtiory grew.
  • Feb 8, 1552

    Cossack Expansion towards the Caspian Sea

    The cossacks, Russian pioneers, extended Russian territory all the way to the Caspian sea. This event represents a change in the size of Russia because Russia gained further territory.
  • Feb 9, 1556

    Cossacks Expand to Western Siberia

    THe cossacks were able to successfully migrate to western Siberia This event shows a change in Russia's empire because Russia gained new territory.

  • Russia's Northern War aginst Turkey

    Peter the Great led his forces against the Ottoman Empire during the Northern War. Russia, attempting to liberate the Balkans form the Ottoman Empire, ended up failing. This event marks a continuity in the territory of Russia's empire because Russia did not gain any new lands.

  • Peace of Nystad

    After warring with Sweden for about 21 years, Russia was able to successfully gain new lands. Under the "Peace of Nystad", Russia gained Sweden's Baltic territory. This represents a change in Russia's empire because Russia gained new terriotry by the Baltic Sea.

  • Treaty of Belgrade

    Due to some military losses, and the surrender of Austrria, the Russians were forced to sign the "Treat of Belgrade" with the Ottomans. This treaty led to the return of 'Azov' to the Ottomans, and the return of Warships from the Black Sea. This event signifies a "continuity" in Russia's Empire because no territory was gained.

  • Partition of Poland

    The Partition of Poland, ratified in September 30, 1773, greatly benefited Russia. From this treaty, Russia gained 81,500 square miles of territory. This event changed the Russian Empire because Russia gained new territories.
  • Period: to

    Thesis

    Although there were some setbacks to Russia’s expansion, the Russian empire made territorial advances during the “Early Modern Period”.