Nationalism Divides Austrian Empire And Ottoman Empire Balkan

Nationalism Divides Austrian Empire And Ottoman Empire

Balkan Region- Nicknamed Powder Keg • A variety of ethnic groups will create tension within this region • All ethnic groups will be looking for independence • Two Empires will be affected by the tension within this region • Ottoman and Austria. Hungarian Empires

Many different Nationalities • • • Czechs Slovaks Poles Ukrainians Romanians Serbs • Croats • Slovenes • Hungarians • Italians • Austrians

Differing Nationalities in the Austrian Empire

Austrian-Hungarian Empire • Ethnic tensions and revolts will put pressure on the Austrian Emperor • The Hungarians were the more determined ethnic group and pushed for self-government • Austria was forced into the Compromise of 1867 which created the “Dual Monarchy” led by Franz Josef. – King of Hungary – Emperor of Austria • However, this does not satisfy all the ethnic groups in the region. • Therefore, the empire is weakening and falling apart due to nationalism

Emperor Franz Josef I [r. 1848 -1916]

Following Compromise of 1867

Ottoman Empire

Ottoman Empire

Ottoman Empire • “Sick man of Europe” • Ethnic groups weakened the Empire and countries in Europe will seek to take advantage of it. • Germany Railroad- Berlin to Baghdad • Russia warm water ports • Britain Natural Resources

Ottoman Empire Austrian Empire Reason for Division: -Size of Empire -Ethnic diversity in Balkan Peninsula -Religious diversity -European pressure -Ethnic diversity in region -Large minority groups -Economic divisions Effects: -Multinational groups and foreign influence weaken Empire -Collapses following WWI -Creation of Dual Monarchy -Shares power with largest minority group -Sick Man of Europe -Balkan Powder Keg -Dual Monarchy -Franz Joseph Key People/Ideas Summary: Nationalism….