Nicholas felt that, because of Russian assistance in suppressing the Hungarian revolution of 1848, Austria would side with him, or at the very least remain neutral. Austria, however, felt threatened by the Russian troops in the Balkans. On 27 February 1854, the United Kingdom and France demanded the withdrawal of Russian forces from the principalities; Austria supported them and, though it did not declare war on Russia, it refused to guarantee its neutrality. Russia's rejection of the ultimatum caused the UK and France to enter the war. COUNT 5
QSN1 In what year did the Hungarian revolution take place? ANS1 1848 QSN2 Who felt Austria would side with him due to the Hungarian revolution outcome? ANS2 Nicholas QSN3 Who did Austria feel threatened by? ANS3 Russian troops in the Balkans QSN4 Who wanted the Russian forces to leave the principalities? ANS4 the United Kingdom and France QSN5 Why did the U.K and France get involved with the war against the Russia? ANS5 Russia's rejection of the ultimatum