1. Seven-year war ravages Europe and changes balance of power overseas

2. American Colonies win independence from Britain

3. Revolutionaries overthrow monarchy in France

4. Captain James Cook explores Pacific

5. Knowledge of the day published in Encyclopedie

6. Major scientific advances achieved

7. Power-driven machinery brings growth to textile industry

8. Ancient Roman riches unearthed near Vesuvius

9. Peter the Great westernizes Russia

10. Development of a practical steam engine

9. Peter the Great westernizes Russia

Peter I, czar of Russia, made efforts to westernize Russia in the 1700's. Czar Peter, called the Great, was profoundly influenced by ideas of commerce and government current in Western Europe. He brought to Russia Western experts in areas such as architecture, art, engineering, and science to influence Russian development. Peter also introduced Western-type clothing, factories, and schools in Russia.

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