Why was Greece blocked by the British Royal Navy during Otto's reign?
To prevent an invasion of Britain
To punish Greece for economic meddling
To stop Greece from attacking the Ottoman Empire during the Crimean War
As a show of power
Answer
The British Royal Navy blocked Greece from attacking the Ottoman Empire during the Crimean War to protect their interests in the region. The British had a strong trading relationship with the Ottoman Empire and did not want to see it weakened by a Greek invasion. They also feared that a Greek victory would lead to further instability in the region and could threaten British control of the Suez Canal.
The Royal Ruler: A Quiz on Otto of Greece
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