Florence Nightingale and the Crimean War

Lesson Plan - Get It!

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Sometimes, good things come from bad circumstances, even when we’re not expecting them!

That was the case with the Crimean War. The Crimean War was a terrible war that many consider the first modern war. Even though hundreds of thousands of people were killed, there was one good thing that came out of the conflict.

First, read about The Crimean War to learn more. As you read, note the answers to the following questions.

• Which countries were involved in the war?
• What were they fighting about?
• When and where did the war take place?
• How was this war different from previous wars?

After collecting your answers, consider these questions as well.

• Why would some historians call this the first modern war?
• How can bad situations actually produce some good?
• Can you think of any examples of good coming from bad?

This war, like most wars, resulted in senseless death and widespread destruction.

In the Got It? section, read about one big benefit that came out of the Crimean War.