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What event made it apparent that Russia was desperately in need of reform?

Athe Crimean War
Bthe freeing of the serfs
Cthe creation of zemstvos
Dthe commission of the Trans-Siberian railroad

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"the Crimean War" was the event that made it apparent that Russia was desperately in need of reform, since it brought to light lots of political infighting.