Causes of the Crimean War

Question 1

What were the principles of British Foreign policy in the 19th century

Answer 1

-Preserving the balance of powers
-Maintaining the status quo
-Avoiding any alliances or commitments
Protection of Britain’s trade interests, free access through the Straits, Preserving Turkey as an independent state

Question 2

What were the primary reasons for British involvement in the Crimean war

Answer 2

concerned about Russia’s potential to capture the Black Sea, which would give them control over the Mediterranean. This would harm their trade.

Question 3

When did Britain declare war

Answer 3

After Russia invaded Moldavia and Wallachia, Turkey declared war. In March 1854, Britain and France declared war on Russia.

Question 4

What was the Waterloo mentality

Answer 4

After the victory at Waterloo, the army seemed like a more prestigious career option

Question 5

Who was the Commander in Chief and why

Answer 5

Raglan-he had the most experience

Question 6

How did the location of the war affect supply

Answer 6

A lot further away- 6000 miles harder to supply into enemy territory
Narrow straits would freeze over

Question 7

How did the location of the war affect morale

Answer 7

Cholera in Verna spread to sailors, destroying their morale before they began to fight. The overcrowded cramps and cold climate also made it worse.

Question 8

How did Britain prepare for the war

Answer 8

They stationed soldiers in Varna, Bulgaria in batches, building up an army.
They declared war too soon, wasting the time of the warmer weather
Landed in Calamita Bay
No wagons, as Raglan chose men over supplies