Under the rule of Peter the Great, what happened to the peasant class in Russia?
A) They became virtual slaves to their landlords.
B) They developed new methods of agriculture.
C) They enjoyed unprecedented freedoms.
D) They became wealthier than ever before.
E) Their lives were vastly improved.
Ans: A) They became virtual slaves to their landlords.
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