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Why did Russia seize the Bosporus and Dardanelles when the Ottoman empire collapsed?
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∙ 11y ago
Control of these two straights would give them access to the Mediterranean Sea.
(for trade)
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 11y agoTo gain access to the Mediterranean sea.
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What are the two straits controlled by turkey that gives Russia access to the Black Sea?
If it is to the Mediterranean Sea it would be The Bosporus and The Dardanelles Strait's.
What are 4 governments collapsed as a result of the war?
Germany, Russia, Austria-Hungary, and Ottoman Empire.
Why are the Dardanelles strait and Bosporus strait important to russia?
It gave Russia a port that was accessible so supplies could be sent to them. As they were running low on supplies but had many men.
What separates Europe and Asia?
Geographic boundaries between the continents of Europe and Asia are the Ural Mountains, the Caucasus Mountains, and the Dardenelles strait between in Turkey that leads between the Black Sea and the Aegean Sea.
What Russian city has access to the Mediterranean Sea?
There is no such city. Russia does not border the Mediterranean. At best, Russia would have to use one of its Black Sea ports and then have the ship travel through the Bosporus, into the Sea of Marmara, into the Dardanelles Straits, and through the Aegean Sea to get to the Mediterranean Sea.
Why might the have USSR wanted to control the dardanelles?
The Dardanelles Straits connect the Black and Mediterranean seas. During World War I, it was controlled by the Ottoman Empire, one of the Central Powers. Unfortunately, it was the only way to get supplies to Russia. Britain needed the straits to help its ally.
What was the purpose behind the attack on gallipoli?
The purpose of the Gallipoli Campaign was to capture the Dardanelles Straits that were held by the Ottoman Empire. The straits would allow the Allies access to the Black Sea and thus they could get to Russia using a route other than the German-patrolled North and Baltic Seas.
Why is bosporus straight important?
The Bosporus Strait is important because it serves as a crucial waterway connecting the Black Sea with the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas. It is a major route for international maritime trade, particularly for oil and natural gas shipments. Additionally, it separates the European and Asian sides of Istanbul, playing a significant role in the region's geopolitics and history.
Why did Russia collaps?
Russia was old fashioned and weak- it collapsed because it was unsuitable.
What empire did russia interact with?
ottoman empire
What were goals of the allies gallipoli campaign?
The major goal of the campaign was to capture the Dardanelles Straits from the Ottomans and open a line of supply to Russia through the Black Sea.
Which two countries started the Crimean War?
The Ottoman Empire and Russia began the Crimean War when the Ottoman Empire declared war on Russia on October 4, 1863.
