The end of the Crimean War what was agreed at the end of the Crimean war? 2.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? HistoryModern Britain - 19th century onwardsASEdexcel Created by: RachelCreated on: 09-04-09 08:07 What was agreed, when and where? 30th march 1865, at Paris Russia was to have control over Sebastopol, Balaclava and all areas previously occupied by the allies The Black Sea became neutral The Danube becaem an international waterway for shipping Turkey was guaranteed control over the Danubian principalities by the Great Powers The principalities were grouped into a new state called Romania The Sultan declared that he was prepared to imrpove conditions of all Christians within the Ottoman Empire 1 of 2 Was everyone happy with the agreement? Lord Palmerston, the Prime Minister, had wanted tougher terms When he presented the treaty to the cabinet he put a positive spin on it but it was still seen as too lenient in the house of commons The British people were very happy that the war was over cannons were fired, soldiers returned, music was composed in remembrance and there were parties 2 of 2
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