Polish–Russian War (1609–1618)

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/polish-russian-war-1609-1618

Write what each word means, using the article.

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1. What is the war period?1609-1618, a significant duration of sustained conflict
2. What is the treaty concluding the war?Treaty of Deulino (1618), establishing a thirteen-year truce
3. What was the Polish‑Russian War of 1609‑1618 about?It was a long fight where Poland wanted more land while Russia tried to keep its own country safe. The war happened while Russia had a big crisis called the Time of Troubles.
4. Why did Poland try to put Prince Władysław on the Russian throne?King Sigismund III Vasa wanted more power and thought putting his own prince as Tsar would make Poland stronger and maybe unite the two kingdoms.

Time of Troubles: A period of Russian history (1598-1613) marked by dynastic crisis, civil war, and foreign intervention.
Treaty of Deulino: A peace agreement that ended the active hostilities of the Polish-Russian War, setting a truce and territorial boundaries.
Hegemony: Leadership or dominance, especially by one country or social group over others.
Voivodeship: An administrative division in Poland, similar to a province or county.