Alexander II

Question 1

When and what was the Battle of Balaclava?

Answer 1

1854.
- A brave charge of a heavily defended battle field, commanded by the Earl of Cardigan where 70% of men died.

Question 2

How did the Crimean war end?

Answer 2

Peace talks in 1856 and the signing of the Treat of Paris.
- This declared the black sea as a neutral territory.

Question 3

What did the Crimean war show?

Answer 3

Showed Russia’s lack of modernised equipment for war and the need to reform.
- Use of wooden ships compared the steam propelled ships of the allies.