Lesson 127 The Crimean War

What was the main reason Russia wanted to extend its territory in the mid-1800s?

• To gain access to the Atlantic Ocean

• To control more of the Black Sea region

• To establish trade with Asia

• To form an alliance with Greece

Which empire was in Russia's way as it tried to expand its territory?

• The British Empire

• The Ottoman Empire

• The Roman Empire

• The Persian Empire

Why did Russia claim it had the right to protect the Orthodox Slavs in the Balkans?

• Because Russia was a Slavic nation

• Because Russia wanted to expand its trade routes

• Because Russia had a treaty with the Balkans

• Because Russia was allied with the Ottoman Empire

Why did the British want to keep the Ottoman Empire strong?

• To prevent Russia from controlling Constantinople and the Straits

• To support Russia's expansion in the Middle East

• To allow France to control the Holy Land

• To weaken the British Empire's influence in India

What was the main reason for the French interest in the Holy Land?

• To support the Orthodox Church

• To maintain churches and allow Christians access to religious sites

• To expand the Ottoman Empire

• To control trade routes to India

What event caused Britain and France to declare war on Russia in 1854?

• Russia's invasion of Moldavia and Wallachia

• The signing of the Treaty of Paris

• The fall of Sevastopol

• The Ottoman Empire's expansion into Europe

What was the significance of Sevastopol during the Crimean War?

• It was a major Russian military base targeted by the allies

• It was the location of the peace conference

• It was the capital of the Ottoman Empire

• It was the site of the first battle between Britain and France

What was significant about the Crimean War in terms of military technology?

• It was the first war to use tanks.

• It was the last war fought without modern military technology.

• It was the first war to use airplanes.

• It was the first war to use nuclear weapons.

What new capability did photographers have during the Crimean War?

• They could take color photographs.

• They could send home pictures of battle scenes.

• They could use drones for aerial shots.

• They could edit photos digitally.

What did the Crimean War reveal about the British military?

• It was highly advanced in technology.

• It had excellent communication and planning.

• It was weak and suffered from poor planning and communication.

• It was the largest army in the world.