Balkans Conflict Flashcards
Stage 1
Until 20th century Turkey controlled the Balkans, but it was weakening. Austria Hungary and Russia were both interested in controlling the Balkans.
Stage 2
Austria Hungary believed if they controlled all of the Balkans (which they are part of) the new be up to control all Slavs. Many Slavs who loved in Austria Hungary wanted to be part of Serbia but this cause trouble for Austria Hungary because Serbia wanted independence.
Stage 3
Russia was interested in the Balkans because of the naval port in the Mediterranean Sea for trade and in case of war.
Stage 4
1908: - Austria annex Bosnia
- Serbia not happy
- Russia too weak to help
Stage 5
There were two broken walls in a year. Mainly between Turkey and Serbia, Serbia doubled in size so turkey lost most of the Balkans.
Stage 6
No one in the Balkans liked Austria Hungary and relations with Russia and Austria Hungary got worse. There was a lot of tension.