Answer:Peter implemented sweeping reforms aimed at modernizing Russia. Heavily influenced by his advisers from Western Europe, he reorganized the Russian army along modern lines and dreamed of making Russia a maritime power. ... Peter knew that Russia could not face the Ottoman Empire alone.
Explanation:
The French, Spanish, and English all had land on our continent. England tried to blockade our ships from trading with Europe. The English seized our ships and their cargo. The French seized our ships and their cargo. all the above.
Divine right should be the answer
i think it is c. second half of the 18th century hope it helps
