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Russia spent a great deal of effort trying to conquer Turkey during the 1800s for what purpose?
  1. To gain leverage in Europe
  2. For strategic depth in case it was attacked
  3. As an entrance to the Middle East
  4. In order to have a warm-water port
Explanation
Answer: D - Russia wanted to conquer Turkey so that it would have a warm-water port. A warm-water port is one that does not freeze over during the winter. Although Russia is not land-locked, its ports freeze in winter, preventing trade.
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