Peter the Great's attempts to modernize Russia included all of the following EXCEPT
A. building a European-style navy.
B. reorganizing the Russian army.
C. importing European technical advisors.
D. building a new capital on the Black Sea.
E. obtaining a warm-water port by going to war with Sweden.
Answer: D
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