Crimean War - Turning Point in Russia (jan 1, 1853 – jan 1, 1856)

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Causes
- Russia wants land in the Crimean (a warm port)
- Ottomans defeat Russians
- British help Ottomans
- Pan-Slavism fuels desire to unite slaves in Balkans under Russian rule
- They wanted Slavic people all under one government
Outcome
- Several western countries come to Ottoman's aid
- Fear Russia would upset balance of power
- Russians have outdated army
- They must reform (westernize) or perish

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