Why did peter the great want to decrease the power of the nobility in russia and have an absolute monarchy? (5 points) he wanted to made advances he had seen in western europe without having to wait for government approval. he believed the citizens should have more representation than the wealthy with regard to new government reforms. he wanted to build an aggressive military force, including changes in leadership, without the nobles' interference. he believed the noble powers were making poor economic decisions for the country based on their limited experience

1. how did the works progress administration (wpa) contribute to the cultural development of american cities? a. by paying artists to create new works for public spaces b. by granting scholarships to underprivileged students to study art c. by sponsoring cultural exchanges with musicians from other countries 2. which of the following best describes the effect of the new deal on the great depression? a. the new deal eased the effects of the great depression. b. the new deal alone ended the depression. c. production rates during the great depression only fully recovered as the united states prepared to enter world war ii.