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 * __​Topic #1__: __The History of Russia__ (p. 422-425)**


 * L** (What did you learn? Take notes as you read; answer your questions):
 * Moscow became a center of new Slavic territory called Muscovy
 * industrialize means to change its economy
 * Czars are emperors
 * the year 1812 became the year of Russian Patriotism because of the dramatic changes.
 * St. Petersburg was built in 1700's
 * serfs- farm labors who could be bought and sold with the land
 * Serfs were of the Orthodox religion
 * Napoleon invades Russia in 1812
 * They began to industrialize; therefore, relying less on agriculture.
 * The Trans-Siberian railroad and other transportation sources were acquired to the country.
 * Serfs made up most of the population.
 * Alexander II freed serfs in 1861.
 * Russia became independent in 1480.
 * Trans-Siberian Railroad connected Moscow to Vladivostok.
 * In 800s A.D, they made the Kievan Rus.
 * Peter I built St. Petersburg in a European style
 * The czars ruled harshly
 * Kiev is the capital of Ukraine.
 * Early slaves built civilization around the city of Kiev.
 * Mongol Rule greatly reduced Kiev's wealth and power.
 * Became independent in 1480
 * czars ruled russia
 * czars ruled1400s-1917
 * communist was from 1922-1991
 * moscow is the center of muscovy czar peter 1st built st.petersburg