The Russo- Turkish War- mostly territorial gains!

Question 1

What happened during the Russo- Turkish war?

Answer 1

• 1875 rebellion against ottoman empire in Bosnia which spread to balkans
• russians got involved when it was evident the bosnians were losing to the turks
• 1877, following a failed truce, russia declared war
• 1878 russia agreed to an armistice

Question 2

What year was the treaty of San Stefano signed?

Answer 2

March 1879

Question 3

What were the terms of the treaty of san stefano?

Answer 3

-South Bessarabia back to Russia+Gains in caucus
-War idemnity to Russia.
-Independence of Serbia, Montenagro and Romania
-Turkey had to help Bosnia+Herzegovina

Question 4

Who did the treaty of San Stefano offend?

Answer 4

-Britain and Austro-Hungary

Question 5

Why did the treaty of San stefano offend Britan and Austro-Hungary and what did this result in?

Answer 5

-fear russia would provoke war over Balkans
-The congress of Berlin (peace)

Question 6

What was the reaction toward the congress of Berlin?

Answer 6

-russian nationalists mad.
-Pan slavs- concessions made to Austria Hungary + Berlin unacceptable.
-loss of world status
-some argue reason for assassination.

Question 7

What happened at the congress of Berlin (peace)?

Answer 7

-Russia can keep South Bessarabia + Cacus
-Austria-hungary- govern Bosnia + Herzegovina.
-Britain take over cyprus administration to strenghten its interests in Balkans
-Bulgaria smaller.

Question 8

What was the impact of the russo turkish war on government?

Answer 8

-treaty of san stefano
-congress of berlin

Question 9

What was the impact of Russo- Turkish war on the economy?

Answer 9

-revealed Russian industrial progress on engineering and steam power

Question 10

What was the impact of the Russo- Turkish war on the society?

Answer 10

-some societal unrest due to conditions resulting from the congress of Berlin.