Which of the following improves upon a claim regarding Russia’s defeat in the Crimean War?(1 point)

Question

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changing “lack of infrastructure” to “backward military”
changing “lack of infrastructure” to “backward military”

changing “lack of alliances” to “diplomatic failures”
changing “lack of alliances” to “diplomatic failures”

replacing “diseases” with “a multifront war”
replacing “diseases” with “a multifront war”

replacing “multifront war” with “outdated military equipment”

Answer 1

The best choice that improves upon a claim regarding Russia's defeat in the Crimean War would be:

changing “lack of alliances” to “diplomatic failures.”

This change more accurately reflects the complex political dynamics and failures that contributed to Russia's defeat, highlighting the importance of diplomacy in international relations. The other options either do not provide an accurate refinement of the claim or focus on less significant factors.