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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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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoThe 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.
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∙ 12y agoto continue to check and balance the balance of powers in Europe
They did not want the Russians to control the Black Sea.
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∙ 12y agoThey did not want the Russians to control the Black Sea.
To prevent Russian expansion into the crumbling Ottoman Empire
See the link below
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∙ 11y agoThey helped them during WWI or what they called 'The Great War'.
This was because they wanted to stop the Germans.
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What persuaded the British public to support the Crimean war?
Their own fear.
Who helped fight against Russia in the Crimean War?
The British and the French assisted the Ottomans in their fight against Russia in the Crimean War.
What were the dates of Crimean War?
The Crimean War was fought between October 1853 - February 1856.
Who was the 'Lady of the Lamp'?
Florence Nightingale, a British nurse at Scutari hospital in the Crimean War
The two countries which fought Crimean War?
french and british. antagonist is russia.
How many war did Florence nightingale fought?
She never fought in a war. However, she did participate in the Crimean War, where she greatly improved the quality of British hospitals and saved many lives.
Why did the British participate in the Crimean War.?
They did not want the Russians to control the Black Sea. To prevent Russian expansion into the crumbling Ottoman Empire See the link below
Why did the Sardinians participate in the Crimean War?
They wanted to win support from Britain and France for a united Italy
What famous british nurse during the crimean war?
Florence Nightingale.
What persuaded the British public to support the Crimean war?
Their own fear.
Who helped fight against Russia in the Crimean War?
The British and the French assisted the Ottomans in their fight against Russia in the Crimean War.
What were the dates of Crimean War?
The Crimean War was fought between October 1853 - February 1856.
Who was the british nurse who or ganized army hospitals during the crimean war?
Florence Nightingale.
Who was the 'Lady of the Lamp'?
Florence Nightingale, a British nurse at Scutari hospital in the Crimean War
The two countries which fought Crimean War?
french and british. antagonist is russia.
The Crimean War was lost by?
ANSWER Russia lost the Crimean War.
Who did France fight in the Crimean War?
The Ottoman Empire (now modern Turkish Empire) , the British Empire, the French Empire and the Kingdom of Sardinia.
