How was James I's rule of England similar to Peter the Great's rule of Russia?. . A. Both reduced the size of their empire.. . B
. Both increased their own power without approval by other government entities. C. Both relied heavily on the opinions of their subjects when making decisions D. Both enacted policies that decreased taxes.
James I's rule of England was similar to Peter the Great's rule of Russia because option B.<em> Both increased their own power without approval by other government entities</em>. James I was the first monarch to rule both England and Scotland. Peter the Great founded and developed the city of Saint Petersburg, which was Russia's capital until 1917. Both monarchs asked no other government entities when making decisions.
