What did Catherine the Great do to expand Russia? (1 point) Responses She sent explorers to establish settlements across Siberia. She sent explorers to establish settlements across Siberia. She founded a new capital, St. Petersburg. She founded a new capital, St. Petersburg. She was the first ruler to attempt to westernize Russia. She was the first ruler to attempt to westernize Russia. She conquered the Black Sea coast and parts of Poland.

Catherine the Great conquered the Black Sea coast and parts of Poland to expand Russia.