What caused the United Kingdom and Russia to consent to Sweden's annexation of Norway?
Denmark-Norway's alliance with Napoleonic France
Sweden's alliance with the United Kingdom
Russia's war with Denmark
Norway's rebellion against Denmark
Answer
Denmark-Norway's alliance with Napoleonic France caused the United Kingdom and Russia to consent to Sweden's annexation of Norway. This was seen as compensation for the loss of Finland in 1809 and as a reward for joining the alliance against Napoleon.
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