Bosnian Crisis 1908-1909 Flashcards
How did the Bosnian Crisis begin?
Austria took Bosnia after the Turkish empire crumbled under a revolution
Why did Serbia oppose Austria’s actions in the Bosnian Crisis?
Serbia wanted to unite all Slavic countries under one leadership
What did Serbia do in order to oppose Austria in the Bosnian Crisis?
They appealed to Russia for help
Russia demanded an international conference
How did the Kaiser feel about the Bosnian Crisis?
Irritated that Austria acted without consulting him but supported them anyway
What happened to Russia in the Bosnian crisis?
They were forced to back down as they were unprepared for war
Russia was humiliated
What alliance was strengthened by the Bosnian Crisis?
Alliance between Germany and Austria
How did the Serbs and Austrians feel after the Bosnian crisis?
There were high tensions and war seemed inevitable