What was the main source of labor for the new Ural factories? (State-owned and "possessional" serfs) 1700–1721: Great Northern War. 1703: Founding of St. Petersburg . 1722: Table of Ranks established. 1762–1796: Reign of Catherine the Great . 1785: Charters to the Nobility and the Cities.

This review covers the typical content for Section 3 of the 8th-grade World History curriculum, which focuses on the . Key Topics to Know

Understand the instability following Peter I's death and the increased role of the guard regiments. Enlightened Absolutism of Catherine II (The Great):

How did the status of serfs change throughout the 18th century? (It became more like slavery)

The (1722) and administrative reforms (Guberniyas, Senate).