The Crimean War was a war that was long coming. Before the Crimean War, there were smaller wars that lead to this war. The Greek War of Independence War began in 1821. This made internal and military weakness in the Ottoman Empire. France took this opportunity to take Algeria in 1839. The Ottoman forces were defeated making the treaty "Unkeriar Skelessi, depriving Russia of its right to block warships from passing in the Black Sea. The French Empire wanted to force Roman Catholic over the Christian population of Palestine. This caused a war to fight for Christian minorities in the Holy Land, a part of the Ottoman Empire. The long term reason for the war was the decline of the Ottoman Empire along with Brittian and France to allow Russia to gain territory and power at the Ottoman Empire.  The Crimean War was the turning point for Russia's influence. This war had great effects on Russia as they had lost. 

I was sitting in the chair watching Graham looking sad about Ginevra's behavior at the ball last night. Mail suddenly came to the door, this was rather odd. Mail usually did not come quite often. It was for Graham, perhaps someone who shared affection for him. As he read the letter his physiology change to long anguish. I sat there wondering what could have been in that letter. Dr. John soon turned to me, He said, "I am needed in war, Lucy." How could they recruited Graham, what good could he do in the war? He would be better off here taking care of his patients. I stay silent waiting for him to speak. "They need me to help wounded man, how am I supposed to leave mama." Dr. Johnn always worried about Mrs. Bretton, She would be fine on her own. I do not want Graham to put himself in danger but there is not much, that I can do. "Graham it is a pity that you have to leave." I am unsure of how I feel, as Dr. John has been so kind to me. I worry about his safety. "Lacy, I will write to you so you are not alone, but you must write to me. I will worry about you and my mother, will you check on her for me, do tell me all is good when writing to me." I really feel perplexed as I just want to stay at the school. Though, it is my duty to check on Mrs. Bretton since Graham was so nice to me. I obliged to what Graham said. "I shall write to you." He smiled, gave his mom a hug, and went on his way. I did not see Graham for quite some time, how I missed him. 

Sources:

"Crimean War." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation 3 Sept. 2020, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crimean_War#Immediate_causes_of_the_war

"History: British History Timeline." BBC, BBC, 2014,http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/timeline/victorianbritain_timeline_noflash.shtml.