Why did the British participate in the Crimean War?

They wanted to establish a colony on the Crimean Peninsula.
They did not want the Russians to control the Black Sea.
They were the allies of the Russians.
They wanted to impress the Sardinians.

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Answer:

They did not want the Russians to control the Black Sea.

Explanation:

The Crimean War (1853-1856) was triggered by the pressure and demands of Russia on Turkey. The intended Russian control of large areas and in the Black Sea were a treat to British commercial and political interests in the Middle East. France had some disputes with Russia and the war was a good pretext to cultivate an alliance with Britain.