Crimean+War

=Crimean War= The Crimean War was an effect of Nicholas I provoking the Ottoman Empire into conflict in 1853. Nicholas said that Russia was responsible for protecting Christian interests in the Holy Land. Britain and France came to the ottoman Emprie's aid because they both wished to check Russia's power. Britain was concerned over Russia's threat to India, and France sought to gain glory as well as cement their claim as the Western champion of Christianity. The war was fought in the years 1854-1856 and was located in the Black Sea. The West won the war which disturbed Russia because the West won with industrial might rather than better tactics. This war helped convince Russian leaders that it was time for a change. A period of reform ensued which led to the emancipation of the serfs among other things.

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