American Public Opinion and Media Representations of the Crimean War (1853–1856)
Journal: Journal of Purdue Undergraduate Research
Year: 2024

During the Crimean War (1853–1856), France and Britain sided with the Ottoman Empire to curb Russian expansion. Though an ocean away, the American public was not only aware of this conflict but often held strong opinions on the war and its participants. American media representations of the Crimean War are indicative of this, and a systematic examination reveals some significant trends in reporting, aligning closely to and providing nuance for larger trends in American history. The most signific