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CLEP Western Civ II

Category - Nationalism

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England and France joined Turkey in fighting Russia during the Crimean War because
  1. Of the rumors about Christians being persecuted in the Ottoman Empire
  2. To get their nations out of the depression of 1857
  3. To check Russian expansionism
  4. To liberate Piedmont and foster Italian unification
  5. To oppose Austria, protecting the emerging German nations
Explanation
Answer: C - England and France aligned with Turkey to block Russian expansion. The Crimean War represented Russia's attempt to claim the Dardanelle Straights and gain a warm-water port because the Ottoman Empire was substantially weakened. However, the other European powers, including Austria, feared a more powerful Russia and joined Turkey to defeat Russia.
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