The Seperation Of Yugoslavia Flashcards
Who are Slavic people?
Slavic people are a group of ethnicities that originated in Eastern Europe.
What 3 classifications of Slavic people exist in the world today?
Today, the 3 classifications of Slavic people are:
- Western Slavs, which consist of people from the Czech Republic, Poland, and Slovakia.
- Eastern Slavs, which consist of people from Belarus, Russia, and Ukraine. and
- Southern Slavs, which consist of people from Bulgaria, Bosnia, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, and Slovenia.
List and describe the 3 religious groups of Slavic people.
The 3 religious groups of Slavic people are Roman Catholic, Orthodox Christian, and Islam/Muslim.
Which foreign powers controlled nearly all of the Countries in in Southern Yugoslavia?
Austria ruled Slovenia, Hungary ruled Croatia, the Ottoman Empire (Turkey) ruled Serbia, which include what are now Macedonia and Montenegro, as well as Bosnia.
Explain the movement for Slavic unity in Europe in the 19th century (1800’s).
In the 19th century, there was a movement called Pan-Slavism, which aimed to promote unity among Slavic peoples in Europe.
It was a response to the growing nationalism and desire for independence among various Slavic groups. Pan-Slavists believed that by uniting, Slavic nations could better protect their cultural and political interests.
This movement inspired a sense of shared identity and cultural heritage among Slavic people.
Who were the Ustashe and what role did they play between 1929 and 1945?
The Ustashe were a Croatian nationalist and fascist organization that emerged in the 1920s.
They gained power in Croatia when it was part of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia from 1929 to 1941.
Under their leadership, the Ustashe pursued an extreme nationalist and racist agenda, targeting Serbs, Jews, and other minority groups.
They established a brutal regime and were responsible for the persecution and genocide of hundreds of thousands of people during World War II.
Who were the Royalists and Partisans? What role did they play in Yugoslavia between 1929 and 1945?
The Royalists, also known as the Chetniks, were a Serbian nationalist and royalist movement that opposed the Ustashe and fought against the Axis powers during World War II.
They were loyal to the exiled Yugoslav royal family and aimed to restore the monarchy in Yugoslavia.
On the other hand, the Partisans, led by Josip Broz Tito, were a communist resistance movement that fought against the Axis powers and the collaborationist regimes, including the Ustashe.
They were made up of various ethnic groups and aimed to establish a socialist Yugoslavia.
Both the Royalists and the Partisans played significant roles in the resistance against occupation forces during World War II.
While they shared the goal of liberating Yugoslavia, they had different ideologies and strategies.
The Partisans ultimately emerged as the dominant force and went on to establish the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia after the war.
Who was Josip Tito? Explain his relationship with Josef Stalin.
Josip Tito was a prominent leader in Yugoslavia and the leader of the Partisans during World War II.
He went on to become the Prime Minister and later the President of Yugoslavia.
Regarding his relationship with Josef Stalin, it started off as an alliance during World War II when the Soviet Union supported the Partisans in their fight against the Axis powers.
However, after the war, Tito pursued an independent path for Yugoslavia, which included distancing himself from Soviet influence.
This led to a strained relationship with Stalin and the Soviet Union.
Tito’s Yugoslavia followed its own socialist model known as “Titoism,” which emphasized non-alignment and self-management.
Tito’s independent stance and refusal to align with the Eastern Bloc countries led to a break in relations with the Soviet Union in 1948.
Despite this, Tito maintained his leadership in Yugoslavia and pursued a policy of non-alignment, establishing diplomatic ties with both Western and Eastern countries.
Tito’s relationship with Stalin was complex and marked by ideological differences and geopolitical considerations.
Explain the timeline of events in Yugoslavia between 1990 and 2008.
Sure, I can give you a brief timeline of events in Yugoslavia between 1990 and 2008.
In 1990, several Yugoslav republics, including Slovenia and Croatia, declared their independence from the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.
This led to conflicts and the breakup of Yugoslavia.
From 1991 to 1995, the Yugoslav Wars took place, involving various ethnic and nationalist groups.
These wars resulted in significant loss of life and displacement of people.
In 1995, the Dayton Agreement was signed, bringing an end to the Bosnian War and establishing Bosnia and Herzegovina as a sovereign state.
In 1999, NATO launched airstrikes against Yugoslavia, specifically targeting Serbia, due to the conflict in Kosovo.
This led to the withdrawal of Yugoslav forces from Kosovo and the establishment of a United Nations administration.
In 2000, there was a peaceful revolution in Serbia, known as the Bulldozer Revolution, which led to the ousting of President Slobodan Milosevic.
In 2003, the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia was renamed Serbia and Montenegro, following the dissolution of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.
Finally, in 2006, Montenegro held a referendum and declared independence from Serbia, effectively ending the union between the two countries.
That’s a simplified overview of the major events during that time period. Let me know if you want more details about any specific event!
