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Mind Map by Monty Kirk, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Monty Kirk
over 10 years ago
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Struggle for control in the Balkans,
1905-14
- Weakness of the Ottoman Empire (Turkey) was
under pressure in the Balkans, it was struggling
against the nationalistic movements and pressure
from states with desire to press their influence in the
region (e.g. Austria and Russia). Also Serbia wanted
to expand its territory at the expense of others (inc
Turkey).
- Ambitions of Austria, Serbia and Russia in the Balkans: The weakness of the Ottoman Empire
allowed other powers to expand their influence. The Austrians (having annexed Bosnia in 1908)
wanted to limit the influence of the ‘Slavs’ as it could destabilise their empire (as it contained
many slavs) and were also concerned about Russia’s intentions (they wanted an outlet in the
med that wasn’t restricted) as they could drive Austria out of south-east Europe. Serbia (who
had an alliance with Russia) actively wanted to drive Austria out of the Balkans
- Austro-Serbian rivalry: the Bosnian Crisis (1908)
was caused by Austria’s annexation of Bosnia as
it was a direct challenge to Serbia and Turkey,
also the Russians protested against the move.
Germany gave its full support to Austria over the
annexation causing Russia to back down
- The Balkan wars (1912-13) provided the context for the
growing strength of Serbia, they achieved considerable
territorial gains (from Turkey after the first war in 1912 from
the Treaty of London, and then from Bulgaria after the
second in 1913 from the Treaty of Bucharest). Austria then
intervened after Serbia tried to do the same to Albania
threatening with outright war. The Balkan wars showed how
unstable the Balkans really were
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