plboldry plboldry Today at 7:10 PM History Answered Which statement best describes the influence of Catherine the Great on Russia? A) She allied with Austria and Prussia to protect the territory of Poland-Lithuania. B) She made diplomatic efforts to acquire a warm-water port on the Black Sea. C) She studied Western ideas but did not encourage Russians to adopt them. D) She embarked on a program of reform of government, law, and education.