Guided QuestionGuided Question

Why do some Russians consider the Crimean War to be a “Turning

Point” in Russian history?

Do NowDo NowWhich idea about leadership would Niccolo Machiavelli most likely support? 1)Elected leaders should be fair and good2)Leaders should listen to the desires of the people3)Leaders should fight against discrimination 4)Leaders should do whatever is necessary to achieve their goals

Think Out Loud!!! Think Out Loud!!!

Based on what you know or learned, would you want to live in Russia?

Why or why not?

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I) Location of RussiaI) Location of Russia***A) On two continents – Asia and Eastern Europe

B) Largest country in the world

C) Capital = Moscow. Before 1900, it was St. Petersburg

***D) Very cold, snowy climate.

***E) Hard to get supplies into Russia because ports are frozen

II) RussiaII) Russia’’s s ““BackwardnessBackwardness””A) Russia is behind Western Europe in so many areas. They still have:

1) Serfs 2) A social class systems3) An absolute ruler4) Not industrialized or urbanized. Still are farmers and live in rural areas. 5) Weapons and armor are at least 50 years outdated

B) Therefore, they are called “Backwards” or the “Rejects” of Europe.

III) III) Crimean War (1853-1856)

A) Russia needs food. Russian ports and farms are frozen

B) Russia wants a warm-water port for ships to trade and drop off items / food in the winter

C) Russia decides to attack the Ottoman Empire to get resources and a port

III)III)Crimean War (1853-1856)

D) Britain and France helps the Ottomans fight the Russians. Russians do not get what they wanted.

E) Russian defeat opened the Czar’s eyes towards Russia’s “Backwardness”