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20 Cards in this Set
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Greece
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Who gained its independence from the Ottoman Empire
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Europe
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What nation sided with the Ottoman Empire in the Crimean War to stop the increase of Russian influence?
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The Balkan Mountains
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The Balkans received its name from what?
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Russia
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During the 19th Century, several Balkan states declared their independence from who?
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Serbia, Montenegro, and Romania
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What 3 countries also gained their freedom from Russia?
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Russia
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Who seized control of Ottoman lands when the Ottoman's lost control?
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The Black Sea region
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This region went from Ottoman control to Russian dominance.
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France and Russia
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The Ottoman Empire suffered assaults from foreign powers including________ and __________.
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French forces
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These forces easily defeated the Ottoman Empire in Egypt.
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Napoleon I
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Who eventually abandoned his army and returned to France rather than risk the loss of popular support at home?
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The Ottoman Empire
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Who regained control of Egypt?
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Mahmud II
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Who ruled the Ottoman Empire during the period when Greece, the Balkans, and other regions gained their independence?
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Algeria (an Ottoman Province)
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Mahud was powerless to stop the French from seizing what land?
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Turkey
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Mahmad laid the foundation for this modern country.
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The Black Sea
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Russia seized control of Ottoman lands along the eastern shore of _______________.
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The British fleet
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While the French forces easily defeated the Ottoman forces in Egypt, the ____________ destroyed the French ships anchored off the Egyptian coast.
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in southeastern Europe, near the Black Sea
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Where are the Balkan states located?
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The Ottoman Empire
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What empire had maintained control of the Black Sea region for centuries?
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Egypt
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What Ottoman territory did Napoleon attempt to conquer in 1798?
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Mahmud II
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Who came to power in the Ottoman Empire during its period of decline?
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