2. I. Enemies:
I. Ottoman Empire- Russia wanted to
extend its frontier in their territory
II. Japan- Russia had to protect China
after Japan defeated them
III. Germany- Russia turned against their
treaty when Russia joined coalition
with France and Britain
II. Allies:
I. France- Russia was in military
alliance with France
II. Britain- Had a common enemy of
Napoleon and were in alliance along
with France
I. Government:
I. Monarchy
II. Power
I. Russia was one of the countries that
had the most power during this time,
but lost some due to wars with Japan.
III. Influential Leaders:
I. Alexander I- Defeated Napoleon
Bonaparte
II. Nicholas I- Led Russia to great
geographical expansion
III. Alexander II- Led the Emancipation
Reform of 1861and became known as
Alexander the Liberator
IV. Alexander III- Known as “The
Peacemaker” for having not fought
any major wars
3. 1815
Congress of Vienna happened which allowed Russia to claim part of the
territory of the Duchy of Warsaw
4. 1829
The Russians defeat the Ottomans,
gain control of Moldavia and
Wallachia, and they help Serbia and
Greece become independent
