Russo-Turkish War Flashcards
1
Q
When was the war?
A
1877-8
2
Q
What were the causes?
A
War of unfinished business:
- another attempt to assert Russian dominance over Turkey
- sort to bring the Slavic people under the protection of Russia
3
Q
Who were the main combatants?
A
Russia v. Britain, Austria and Turkey
4
Q
Who won?
A
Russia BUT with a high number of casualties + again exposing their armies inefficiency and out of date weapons
5
Q
What was Russia forced to accept?
A
The Congress of Berlin 1878 and not the Stan Stefona = Turkey not really any less weak
6
Q
How was Russia prevented from dominating Turkey?
A
Due to British interference
7
Q
How did the war undermine support for the Tsar?
A
Showed Russia was unable to assert its interests against other European powers
8
Q
What did the war increase support of?
A
- The Pan-Slavic movement in Russia
- Russification
9
Q
How did the war affect economic policy?
A
Caused the collapse of the rouble:
- led to protectionist economic polices
- More state intervention in the economy to boost industrialisation
