Why did the British participate in the Crimean War?

Answer 1

Because they wanted access to a Mediterranean trade route. The French needed help, so when they heard the Brits were interested, they spoke with them, and won them over.

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Answer 2

The Crimean War was a contest between the major European powers for influence over the Territories of the declining Ottoman Empire. Great Britain and France sided together to because Russia was granted the permission to act as the Policeman of Europe to maintain the balance of power, established in the Treaty of Vienna. Both Great Britain and France did not want Russia's involvement in the Ottoman Empire. France wanted the Ottoman Empire to recognize that France was the controlling nation.

Answer 3

to continue to check and balance the balance of powers in Europe

They did not want the Russians to control the Black Sea.

Answer 4

They did not want the Russians to control the Black Sea.

To prevent Russian expansion into the crumbling Ottoman Empire

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Answer 5

They helped them during WWI or what they called 'The Great War'.

This was because they wanted to stop the Germans.