1877 - Russo-Turkish War and Congress of Berlin
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The Russians yet again came in and wailed on the Turks, making Romania and Serbia independent. Then a congress was called in Berlin to discuss the Eastern Question, or what to do with Turkey. Many countries had an interest in the area because of the Suez Canal, and in an effort to keep the balance of power, it was decided that Turkey should also be independent.

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