While the churches eventually worked out their differences and came to an initial agreement, both Nicholas I of Russia and Napoleon III refused to back down. Nicholas issued an ultimatum that the Orthodox subjects of the Empire be placed under his protection. Britain attempted to mediate, and arranged a compromise that Nicholas agreed to. When the Ottomans demanded changes, Nicholas refused and prepared for war. Having obtained promises of support from France and Britain, the Ottomans officially declared war on Russia in October 1853. COUNT 5
QSN1 Which two figures refused to back down after the churches worked out their disagreements? ANS1 Nicholas I of Russia and Napoleon III QSN2 Who wanted the Orthodox subjects to be placed under their protection? ANS2 Nicholas QSN3 Who arranged the compromise that Nicholas agreed to? ANS3 Britain QSN4 Who demanded the changes that Nicholas later refused? ANS4 Ottomans QSN5 What month did the Ottomans declare war on Russia? ANS5 October