Crimean War

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As the power of the Ottomans declined, Russia became interested in expanding into its territories.
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Tsar Nicholas I wanted more land for many reasons, one being that he believed Russians should control Christian regions in Ottoman lands.
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Also, the Tsar and the Russians wanted access to more ports, which the Ottomans had.
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Britain and France said they would help Sultan Abdülmecid I in the case of war because Russian expansion would upset the European balance of power.
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War broke with the Battle of Sinope, when Russia destroyed an Ottoman fleet. The Allies declared war on Russia immediately.
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Britain, France, and other allies teamed up on Russia, moving the war to Crimea. They finally managed to defeat Russia at the Siege of Sevastopol.
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More soldiers than necessary were killed because of Europe's lack of preparation for war.
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During the war, Florence Nightingale was a pioneer for both the nursing field and the role of women in war.
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Immediately after the war, Russia (Alexander II) focused on internal reform and modernization.
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The Crimean war placed more significance on Crimea, which would be important to the future of Russia...
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