Causes of the Crimean war

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Who was Primeminister at time of Crimean war?
Aberdeen
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What problems did he face?
Divisions in cabinet- Secretary of state anti Ottoman
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When did Ottomans declare war?
October 1854
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Why did Aberdeen want to go to war?
Opposed Russia accessing the Straitsand threatening Naval superiority
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What was took place in 1841?
Straits convention- banned ships sailing in Straits
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