What did the allied fleets of Britain, France and Russia achieve at Navarino in 1827?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. They destroyed the Ottoman-Egyptian fleet
- Step 1: The three powers intervened in the Greek revolution. The naval battle destroyed the Ottoman-Egyptian fleet. Answer: They destroyed the Ottoman-Egyptian fleet. Why not the others: The other options reverse or invent the result.
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