The state of Russia in 1855 and the Crimean War

Who was Tsar in 1855?

Alexander II

Was Russia’s infrastructure fully developed?

No - there were so real railways, peasants were living in very harsh conditions , the autocratic system was under threat

When was the Crimean War?

1853 - 1856

why did the war break out?

Russia was expanding into the Dunube region which was under Turkish control. Turkey and Russia went to war in 1853 but Britain and France became involved as they were fearful of Russian expansion.

How did the war come to an end?

September 1855, Russia gave up , as their army was fully destroyed - there was talks of peace.

When was the Treaty of Paris signed ?

30th march 1856

What is a reason as to why Russia lost in the Crimean war ?

Lack of equipment - because their infrastructure was so underdeveloped they didn’t have to resources to win a war 

What were the outcomes of the war ?

As part of the treaty, the Russian naval base was supposed to have been run down, to reduce Russian power in the Black Sea but it never happened. Britain and France now not storm enough to make it happen which increased tensions between them

What were some impacts of the Crimean War?

Russian conservatives accepted the need for reform

A humiliating defeat - Russia had lost on their own territory

The loss cast doubt on Russias continued status as a major power

Highlighted Russias poor communications and its inability to harness and deploy human and material resources effectively

Raised questions about the efficiency of Russians peasant conscript army and the quality of its leadership