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Click on the link below to read letters exchanged between Peter the Great and his son.

[|Letters between Peter and his son]

After reading the letters, write a paragraph to answer each of the following questions:

1. Why does Peter write the letter to his son? 2. Cite examples from Peter's letter that demonstrate the influence of Western Europe on his thinking and way of life. 3. How does Alexei react to his father's letter? Is he concerned that his father is going to deprive him of the crown? 4. Do you think Peter was justified in writing such an angry letter to his son?