Questions and Answers
What was the Crimean War fought over?
religious rights and access to the Holy Land
Which battles were major engagements in the Crimean War?
Battle of Balaclava
Florence Nightingale introduced modern nursing during the Crimean War.
True
What was the more accurate and deadly form of ammunition introduced during the Crimean War? The introduction of the ______________ was a technological advance.
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What was the impact of the Crimean War on newspapers and photographers?
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What was the significance of the Treaty of Paris in relation to Russia?
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Study Notes
The Crimean War
- Fought between Russia and an alliance of France, the Ottoman Empire, and the British Empire from 1853-1856
- Conflict centered on religious rights and access to the Holy Land
Major Battles
- Battle of Alma, Battle of Balaclava, and Battle of Inkerman were significant engagements
- The Charge of the Light Brigade was a notable battle with a tragic outcome
Impact of the War
- Introduction of modern nursing by Florence Nightingale
- First war to be extensively covered by newspapers and photographers
Technological Advances
- Introduction of the Minié ball, a more accurate and deadly form of ammunition
- Telegraph was used for the first time to communicate military and political information
Treaty of Paris
- Ended the war and reshaped the balance of power in Europe
- Russia lost territory and influence in the Black Sea region
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