The significance of the Crimean war Flashcards
1
Q
Which countries were in the crimean war?
A
Britain, France and Austria & others vs Russia
2
Q
Why is it surprising that Russia lost the Crimean war?
A
in terms of numbers, Russia had a much larger army
3
Q
Why did Russia lose the Crimean war?
A
The army could not be properly supplied as there was no rail network and they could not be properly armed as there was no industry to produce armaments
4
Q
What weaponry was each side using?
A
Russian soldiers were using Muskets, their opponents were using rifles
5
Q
What did the Crimean War expose about Russia?
A
Russia’s defeat exposed the backwardness of the empire in comparison to the other European powers
6
Q
How did the Crimean war influence Alexander II?
A
It was this defeat that provided the momentum for the reforms of Alexander II
