Political elites in the old land-based empires of Russia and the Ottomans were torn between reform and

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The political elites in both Russia and the Ottoman Empire were facing pressure to modernize and reform their respective empires, while also wanting to maintain continuity and the traditional power structures. They were not necessarily focused on war, revolution, expansion, or alliances with Western powers, but rather on how to balance these competing interests within their own empires. Therefore, the best choice is E) continuity.

Political Elites in the Old Land-Based Empires of Russia and the Ottomans