Question

as a result of the crimean war, the ottoman empire became more reliant on britain and france because
britain and france defeated and gained control of crimea.
britain and france helped the empire win the war.
britain and france helped rebuild the empire after the war.
britain and france formed a protectorate with the empire.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Britain and France defeated Russia, not gained control of Crimea (Crimea was returned to Russia later), so this is incorrect.
• Option 2: The Ottoman Empire, along with Britain and France, won the Crimean War against Russia. Since Britain and France helped the empire win, the empire became more reliant on them. This is correct.
• Option 3: There's no major historical record of Britain and France helping rebuild the Ottoman Empire post - Crimean War in a way that led to increased reliance. So this is incorrect.
• Option 4: Britain and France did not form a protectorate with the Ottoman Empire as a result of the Crimean War. So this is incorrect.

Answer:

B. Britain and France helped the empire win the war.