Russia, as a member of the Holy Alliance, had operated as the "police of Europe", maintaining the balance of power that had been established in the Treaty of Vienna in 1815. Russia had assisted Austria's efforts in suppressing the Hungarian Revolution of 1848, and expected gratitude; it wanted a free hand in settling its problems with the Ottoman Empire — the "sick man of Europe". The United Kingdom could not tolerate Russian dominance of Ottoman affairs, as that would challenge the British domination of the eastern Mediterranean. COUNT 5
QSN1 Who operated as the "police of Europe"? ANS1 Russia QSN2 What treaty was signing in 1815? ANS2 Treaty of Vienna QSN3 In what year did the Hungarian Revolution take place? ANS3 1848 QSN4 Who did Russia help during the Hungarian Revolution? ANS4 Austria QSN5 In exchange for helping Austria, Russia wanted to be freely able to handle any issues they had with who? ANS5 Ottoman Empire