Which of the following best describes the attitude of Peter and Catherine the Great toward adopting change along Western lines?
a. It was a waste of time and an insult to Russian tradition
b. Its harmless influence was allowed to spread without interference
c. It was a source of new ideas and methods to increase the power of the ruling family at home and abroad
d. It was a key step on the road to Russian democracy
e. Emulation of Western gender roles, but not economic practices would be pursued
Answer: c. It was a source of new ideas and methods to increase the power of the ruling family at home and abroad
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