Asked by Andrea

Throughout history, Russia has been a threat to Turkey because Turkey
a) ha large supplies of minerals
b) shared Russia's religious beliefs
c) controlled an important waterway
d) was the leader of the Arab states
Answered by Ms. Sue
What do you think?

Hint: Study a map.
Answered by Andrea
I have no idea. I've been stuck on this one question for two days. I think it's B but I can't find any info to confirm it
Answered by Writeacher
http://www.google.com/maps/@49.3119552,87.3662057,3z

If you had a big business in Russia and wanted to ship cargo to a major port city around the Mediterranean Sea, how would you do so?

(Hint: The Trojan War was probably fought over this particular piece of geography, not over Helen of Troy!!)
Answered by Andrea
Oh - so Turkey controlled an important waterway? Then why was Russia threat to them?
Answered by Writeacher
Russia is huge. If Russia wants to control something ... what do you think? Who would be stronger in terms of aggression or defense? Russia or Turkey?
Answered by Andrea
Russia wanted the waterway? Russia had a stronger army than Turkey.

Sorry, got this question for homework and I can't find the answer in my notes or text, and don't remember talking about it in class, been struggling so I turned here
Answered by Writeacher
Yes, Russia wanted (and still wants) use of the waterway -- the Dardanelles -- to be able to get products out of the Black Sea and into the Mediterranean. And they didn't (don't) want to have to pay high taxes/fees to another country or fight wars in order to do so.

http://media.web.britannica.com/eb-media/92/172292-004-6C6D618A.jpg
Answered by Andrea
Wow. Thank you for the quick lesson. Appreciate it. Have a good night.
Answered by Writeacher
You're very welcome!
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