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Imperialism in the Middle East
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Background
At its peak, the Ottoman Empire covered all of this land!
As it declined in power, Europeans began to compete for these areas.
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Reasons for Ottoman Decline
Weak leaders (sultans)
Corruption in government that led to financial problems
Inflation
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Geopolitics
Geopolitics: an interest in or taking of land due to its strategic location or products.Why would the
Ottoman Empire be considered strategic?
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Russia wants to claim the Ottoman Empire
In 1853, the Russians launched a war on the Ottomans to gain control of the Black Sea. It is called the Crimean War.
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Crimean War
Britain & France joined the Ottomans and defeated the Russians.
1st war where women established the position of army nurses.
Despite the help from the British & French, the Ottomans continued to loose land after the war.
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“The Great Game”
In the 19th Century, Britain & Russia were competing for Muslim lands. This was called The Great Game.Afghanistan
was the center of this struggle.
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After decades of fighting, Britain left Afghanistan in 1881.
“The Great Game”