Why did Peter the great found St. Petersburg?
A) Moscow symbolized medieval Russia
B) He desired a western-style capital
C) St. Petersburg provided access to the Baltic Sea and Europe
D) Peter wanted to reorient his nation culturally, economically, and politically toward Europe.
E) All of the above.
Ans: E
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