Catherine II, also known as Catherine the Great, was an empress of Russia who ruled from 1762-1796, the longest reign of any female Russian leader. Known more for her affairs of the heart than for affairs of state, she nevertheless greatly expanded her country's empire. Her accomplishments are often overshadowed by the legends and rumors about her scandalous personal life.
<span>unwilling to resolve issues through diplomacy</span>
The Two Houses of Congress. Congress is divided into two chambers, the Senate and the House of Representatives.
<span>Lenin and the Bolsheviks took power.</span>
