Answer:
Option: e. secure year-round ports for Russia.
Explanation:
Peter the Great was one of the great rulers in the Russian Empire. During his reign, he began reforming the country. He tried to turn Tsardom into a modern empire by relying on trade and on a professional army and navy. He also improves the nation’s position on the seas. Peter attempted to get more maritime by engaging in battles with its neighboring empires. In Russo–Persian War, Peter managed to gain access to the Caspian Sea. After winning the battle against Sweden, Russia gained vast Baltic territories.
