|
Austria-Hungry and the Ottoman Empire: Section Three I. Austria wanted to stop nationalist movements and democratic ideas that would break up the empire A. Metternich passed Carlsbad Decrees prohibited any reforms that conflicted with absolute monarchy B. Congress of Troppau: countries agreed to militarily help others against internal revolution II. Austria’s many different nationalities wanted independence A. Hungarian Magyars rebelled in 1848; Russia sent troops to help stop the rebellion B. In 1866 Austria lost to Prussia and Hungary again demanded independence; Austria created the Dual Monarchy of Austria-Hungary 1. Two separate and equal states under one ruler a. other ethnic minorities continued to seek self government III. Ottoman Empire many different ethnic and religious groups; 1800s could not defend itself A. 1830 Greece and Serbia had become independent B. Balkan Wars: Balkans many national groups who wanted independence which led to wars. Russia fought in conflicts in support of fellow Slavs and to achieve the goal of warm water ports. Fear of Russian success led to 1. Congress of Berlin: took away Russia’s gains; gave Austria-Hungary land in the Balkans 2. Ottoman Empire lost all European lands in Europe C. 1908 Young Turks began Revolution against the absolute power of the Sultan or ruler 1. revolution helped ensure more democratic government |