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In what year did the Great Northern War, between Russia and Sweden, end?

  • 1721
  • 1726
  • 1727
  • 1724
Explanation

The Great Northern War between Russia and Sweden ended in 1721. This conflict lasted for over two decades, beginning in 1700, and resulted in a significant shift in power in the region. The war concluded with the signing of the Treaty of Nystad, where Sweden ceded numerous Baltic territories to Russia, marking a decline in Swedish influence and the rise of the Russian Empire under Peter the Great. This event not only ended the war but also reshaped the political landscape of Northern Europe.