The Crimea War Flashcards
(18 cards)
When did the Crimean war begin
October 1853
When did the Crimea war end
March 1856
Cause- Religiouse dispute
Conflict between Russia and France over the protection of Christian sites
Cause- Russian expansion
Russia wanted more influence over the Ottoman Empire
What season did the Russians want access to
Mediterranean via the Black Sea
Cause- balence of power
Britain and France opposed the Russian expansion
1853
Russia invades ottoman territories in the blakans
1854
Britain and France declare war on Russia
1854-55
Mojour fighting in the Crimea and siege of stevepool
1854
Battle of balaclava
1855
Sevatopal siege ends after nearly a year
1856 march
War ends with treaty of Paris
End of war for russia
Russia is defeated and forced to de-militarise the Black Sea
What was the result for the ottomans empire territory
There empire is formally recognised but remains weak
What does Russia loose
It’s prestige but quickly rebuilds its army
What was the results of the Treaty of Prague
End of war, declares the Black Sea neutra
What did the treaty gaurentee for the Ottoman Empire
To independence and integrity
Hat region did Russia give up controll off
Danube region
