When Russia began expanding south toward the Black Sea it came into conflict with _____________ . which Tsar Nicholas I referred to as “the sick man of Europe”.

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BSweden
CLithuania
Dthe Ottoman Empire

Verified Answer :

D. The Ottoman Empire.


Answer:


When Russia began expanding south toward the Black Sea it came into conflict with THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE which Tsar Nicholas I referred to as “the sick man of Europe”.

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