Bosnian Crisis Flashcards
When was Bosnia annexed by Austria-Hungary?
1908
Which country in the Balkans opposed this annexation?
Serbia
What were the main group of people living in the Balkans?
Slavs
Why was Austria-Hungary worried about states becoming independent in the Balkans?
Austria-Hungary was a country made up of many different races of people. They were concerned that if Slavs within their empire gained independence their empire would break up
Who did Serbia turn to for support and why were they happy to help?
Russia - Austria-Hungary had annoyed Russia as it had annexed Bosnia without telling them
Who took Austria-Hungary’s side?
Germany
Why did Russia back down?
Too weak to fight
What did Russia do after this humiliation?
Building up military
What impact did the Bosnian Crisis have on the Entente Powers (Triple Entente)?
GB, France and Russia closer together as all disliked Germany
Why were Austria-Hungary strengthened by the crisis?
Felt confident they could rely on Germany in the future
