What was the limitation of Peter the Great's policies of cultural Westernization?
A) He made no attempt to introduce Western education, particularly in technological subjects.
B) Westernization was limited to the elite.
C) Peter made no attempt to enforce cultural forms.
D) Despite tsarist proclamations, Westernization failed to have any impact on Russian society.
Ans: B) Westernization was limited to the elite.
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