1. The Crimean War 1853-1856

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3. Vienna Settlement Established at the Congress of Vienna from 1814-1815 Established at the Congress of Vienna from 1814-1815 Moved away from Revolutionary Republics (i.e. French Revolutionary Wars) Attempted to create a peaceful balance of power in Europe Established a vulnerable Ottoman Empire

4. Sick Man of Europe Gave in to French demands for Catholic concessions in the Holy Land Nicholas I secured rights for Orthodox Christians within the Ottoman Empire

5. Tensions Rise Nicholas I set claim to the European part of Turkey expecting aid from European powers France, Britain, and Austria pushed back and supported the Ottoman Empire against the Tsar’s claim

6. Into War Allied Powers (Mainly British and French) demanded the retreat of Russian forces from Turkey Allies took naval action in the Baltic sea capturing the Russian fortress at Bomarsund Allies also descended on Crimea in the Black sea

8. Events of the War Battle at Sevastopol ‘Charge of the Light Brigade’ –Alfred, Lord Tennyson New Life for the Allies British Blockade French troops Sardinian Aid Nicolas I dies and Alexander II sues for Peace

9. Media in War First ‘Media’ War William Howard Russell and Roger Fenton William Howard Russell and Roger Fenton

10. Analyzing the Text Is Russell a reliable source? Why or why not? Who is the audience? What kind of an effect would this kind of reporting have on this audience? What goal is the author seeking? Does this piece accomplish that goal?

11. Florence Nightingale Grew famous through her efforts as a nurse in the Crimean War Advocate for better care, sanitation, and medicines for wounded troops Key figure in advocating against the systematic de-emphasis on women in the medical and scientific sphere

12. Treaty of Paris Russia retreated from European Turkey Moldavia, Wallachia, and Serbia placed under international European protection (rather than Russian) Russia De-Militarizes in the Black Sea Maintain Ottoman Empire

13. Looking Forward Change in Europe Russia and Austria seek status quo Vienna Settlement looks weak Sets the stage for WWI

14. Recap Questions MediaEconomics Balance of Power