What event made it apparent that russia was desperately in need of reform?
a. the crimean war
b. the freeing of the serfs
c. the creation of zemstvos
d. the commission of the trans-siberian railroad

"the Crimean War" was the event that made it apparent that Russia was desperately in need of reform, since it brought to light lots of political infighting. 

On april 20, 1814, the dethroned emperor left france for the isle of  elba, where he was exiled under the terms of the treaty of fontainebleau.napoleon  would be allowed to ruleelba, which had 12,000 inhabitants. perhaps cruelly, the treaty allowed him to retain the title "emperor."