The Balkans Flashcards
1
Q
What did Austria-Hungary announce in 1908?
A
They were annexing Bosnia
2
Q
Why didn’t Serbia want Bosnia to be annexed?
A
They wanted the Balkans to be independent
3
Q
Why didn’t Serbia defend Bosnia?
A
Russia refused to help so they had no support
4
Q
When were the Balkan wars?
A
1912/1913
5
Q
Which four countries freed Albania from the Ottoman Empire?
A
Serbia
Bulgaria
Greece
Montenegro
6
Q
Which country declared war on the other Balkan countries?
A
Bulgaria
7
Q
How long did it take to defeat Bulgaria?
A
2 months
8
Q
How did Austria-Hungary feel about the Balkans?
A
They thought that they were unstable and an easy target
9
Q
Who prepared to defend the Balkans from Austria-Hungary?
A
Russia
