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What was the reason for the Ottomans' rejection of Russia's demand to intervene on behalf of orthodox christian subjects in the empire?
What was the reason for the Ottomans' rejection of Russia's demand to intervene on behalf of orthodox christian subjects in the empire?
- The Ottomans were already dominant and did not need external intervention
- The Ottomans feared Russia would take control of the Ottoman land unilaterally
- The Ottomans had a strong military alliance with Britain and France
- The Ottomans did not want to sign an accord granting Russia the right to intervene (correct)
What event led to the Ottoman empire becoming more dependent on the British?
What event led to the Ottoman empire becoming more dependent on the British?
- The Ottoman empire going bankrupt in 1875
- The Ottomans' victory in the Crimean war
- The suspension of the constitution by Abdul Hamid
- Britain and France's support for the Ottomans (correct)
Why were constitutions seen as a way of emulating European success by Ottoman elites?
Why were constitutions seen as a way of emulating European success by Ottoman elites?
- To counter Russia's influence in Eastern Europe
- To reduce the Ottoman empire's dependence on Britain and France
- As a means of emulating the success of European countries (correct)
- To prevent bankruptcy of the Ottoman empire
What measure did Abdul Hamid take shortly after coming into power?
What measure did Abdul Hamid take shortly after coming into power?
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What were the consequences of the Ottoman empire defaulting on loans in 1875?
What were the consequences of the Ottoman empire defaulting on loans in 1875?
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How did the Crimean war impact the relationship between the Ottoman empire and Britain?
How did the Crimean war impact the relationship between the Ottoman empire and Britain?
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What was the significance of Abdul Hamid's suspension of the constitution shortly after coming into power?
What was the significance of Abdul Hamid's suspension of the constitution shortly after coming into power?
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Why were constitutions initially viewed as an elite idea in the Ottoman empire?
Why were constitutions initially viewed as an elite idea in the Ottoman empire?
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