In 1853 the Russian Empire on behalf of the Slavic Balkan states began to question the very existence of the Ottoman Empire. The result was the Crimean War, 1853–1856, in which the British Empire and the French Empire supported the Ottoman Empire in its struggle against the incursions of the Russian Empire. Eventually, the Ottoman Empire lost control of the Balkan region. COUNT 5
QSN1 When did the Russian Empire begin to question the existence of the Ottoman Empire? ANS1 1853 QSN2 When was the Crimean War? ANS2 1853–1856 QSN3 During the Crimean War who did the British and French support? ANS3 the Ottoman Empire QSN4 What was the Ottoman Empire's struggle against in the Crimean War? ANS4 the incursions of the Russian Empire QSN5 The Ottoman Empire eventually lost control of what region? ANS5 the Balkan region