What Was an Overall Result of the Crimean War

question 71

Multiple Choice

What was an overall result of the Crimean War?

• A)The maintenance of peace in Europe until World War I
• B)Continued Russian expansionism in Europe for the next two decades
• C)Increased involvement for Great Britain in continental affairs
• D)The destruction of the Concert of Europe and the creation of opportunities for Italian and German national unification
• E)The breakup of the Holy Alliance

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