Austrian Empire And Ottoman Empire Nationalism Divides Austrian Empire And Ottoman Empire

Balkan Region- Nicknamed Powder Keg A variety of ethnic groups will create tension within this region All ethnic groups will be looking for independence Two Empires will be affected by the tension within this region Ottoman and Austria- Hungarian Empires

Many different Nationalities Czechs Slovaks Poles Ukrainians Romanians Serbs Croats Slovenes Hungarians Italians Austrians

Differing Nationalities in the Austrian Empire

Austrian-Hungarian Empire Ethnic tensions and revolts will put pressure on the Austrian Emperor The Hungarians were the more determined ethnic group and pushed for self-government Austria was forced into the Compromise of 1867 which created the “Dual Monarchy” led by Franz Josef. King of Hungary Emperor of Austria However, this does not satisfy all the ethnic groups in the region. Therefore, the empire is weakening and falling apart due to nationalism

Emperor Franz Josef I [r. 1848-1916]

Following Compromise of 1867

Ottoman Empire

Ottoman Empire

Ottoman Empire “Sick man of Europe” Ethnic groups weakened the Empire and countries in Europe will seek to take advantage of it. Germany  Railroad- Berlin to Baghdad Russia  warm water ports Britain  Natural Resources

Ottoman Empire Austrian Empire Reason for Division: -Size of Empire -Ethnic diversity in Balkan Peninsula -Religious diversity -European pressure -Ethnic diversity in region -Large minority groups -Economic divisions Effects: -Multinational groups and foreign influence weaken Empire -Collapses following WWI -Creation of Dual Monarchy -Shares power with largest minority group Key People/Ideas -Sick Man of Europe -Balkan Powder Keg -Dual Monarchy -Franz Joseph Summary: Nationalism….