The European competition for control of Muslim states during the 19th century was driven by strategic interests and economic opportunities. The weakening Ottoman Empire became a focal point of European powers' expansionist ambitions.
- Causes of European competition for control of Muslim states centered around access to the Middle East, control of trade routes to India, and natural resources
- The Crimean War significantly impacted the Ottoman Empire's position, leading to increased European involvement
- Effects of the Crimean War on the Ottoman Empire included its weakening position and designation as the "Sick Man of Europe"
- British control and influence in Egypt during the 1800s was established through financial involvement and military intervention
- Competition between Britain and Russia extended to Persia, resulting in divided spheres of influence
