The Crimean War

The Crimean War

1853-1856

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Vienna Settlement Established at the Congress of Vienna from 1814-1815Moved away from Revolutionary Republics (i.e. French Revolutionary Wars)Attempted to create a peaceful balance of power in EuropeEstablished a vulnerable Ottoman Empire

Sick Man of EuropeGave in to French demands for Catholic concessions in the Holy LandNicholas I secured rights for Orthodox Christians within the Ottoman Empire

Tensions RiseNicholas I set claim to the European part of Turkey expecting aid from European powersFrance, Britain, and Austria pushed back and supported the Ottoman Empire against the Tsar’s claim

Into WarAllied Powers (Mainly British and French) demanded the retreat of Russian forces from TurkeyAllies took naval action in the Baltic sea capturing the Russian fortress at BomarsundAllies also descended on Crimea in the Black sea

Events of the WarBattle at Sevastopol‘Charge of the Light Brigade’ –Alfred, Lord TennysonNew Life for the Allies

British BlockadeFrench troopsSardinian AidNicolas I dies and Alexander II sues for Peace

Media in WarFirst ‘Media’ War

William Howard Russell and Roger Fenton

Analyzing the TextIs Russell a reliable source? Why or why not? Who is the audience? What kind of an effect would this kind of reporting have on this audience?What goal is the author seeking? Does this piece accomplish that goal?

Florence Nightingale Grew famous through her efforts as a nurse in the Crimean WarAdvocate for better care, sanitation, and medicines for wounded troopsKey figure in advocating against the systematic de-emphasis on women in the medical and scientific sphere

Treaty of ParisRussia retreated from European TurkeyMoldavia, Wallachia, and Serbia placed under international European protection (rather than Russian)Russia De-Militarizes in the Black SeaMaintain Ottoman Empire

Looking ForwardChange in Europe

Russia and Austria seek status quoVienna Settlement looks weakSets the stage for WWI

Recap QuestionsMedia

Economics

Balance of Power