Crimean War Dbq

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Crimean War The Crimean War was a turning point in European History because the Concert of Europe was broken down, establishing a new diplomatic situation in Europe; however, there was many new technological advances, such as the railroad, that made more of an impact to European history, and even the Crimean War itself. The war worsened the relationship between Russia and Austria; the balance of power was shifted from Austria to France. In 1854, the Ottoman Empire declared war on Russia. Britain, France, Turkey and Sardinia fought against Russia, because control over the declining Holy Land had caused tension between France and Russia. After the war had concluded in 1856, Russia and Austria became enemies despite their previous alliance, Russia …show more content…

Before the war, Russia and Austria formed the Holy Alliance; however, during the Crimean War, Austria threatened war against Russia if they didn’t accept the agreement on the basis on Vienna Four Points, which stated that the guarantee of the independence of Moldavia and Wallachia and the abandonment of the Russian claim to protect the Christian subjects of Turkey. Russia thought that Austria would support her in the Crimean War as they supported Austria in 1848 revolution, but in the end, Austria supported Ottoman Empire. Austria’s decision and interest to weaken Russian powers, displayed nationalism for one of the first times in European History in an impactful war, because Austria did not have their former alliance in mind; they had expansion in mind. The Crimean War also shifted the balance of power from Austria to France. Austria was able to take initiative to maintain balance of power and suppress revolution during Metternich Era and 1848 Revolution, and because Congress, for the conclusion of the Napoleonic War was held in Vienna. However, during the war, Austria failed to take initiative to stop Russia. France and Britain were the only countries to declared war on Russia after Russia rejected the proposal to settle the dispute of the diplomatic situation in Europe. Napoleon III of France, wanted France to be a great empire. The Crimean war was a turning point in 19th century as century-long alliances had shifted, and a new balance of power was established amongst the major European

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