WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Catherinian reforms The Statute on the Provinces of 1775 proposed longstanding improvements to local government, including the founding of schools, orphanages, and hospitals.

Detailed explanation-2: -In her social policy Catherine aimed at steering the nobility toward cultural interests and economic activity so as to reduce their dependence on state service. (They had already been freed from compulsory service by Peter III in 1762.)

Detailed explanation-3: -Catherine II, called Catherine the Great, reigned over Russia for 34 years-longer than any other female in Russian history. As empress, Catherine westernized Russia. She led her country into full participation in the political and cultural life of Europe. She championed the arts and reorganized the Russian law code.

Detailed explanation-4: -Empress Catherine the Great of Russia began the first League with her declaration of Russian armed neutrality in 1780, during the War of American Independence. She endorsed the right of neutral countries to trade by sea with nationals of belligerent countries without hindrance, except in weapons and military supplies.