1. Crisis in the Balkans You will be able to relate the crisis in the Balkans to: Nationalism: Imperialism: Militarism:

2. TC Western European Ideas: Views on Government Religion Customs Traditions Eastern European Ideas: Pro-Slavic Views on Government Religion Customs Traditions Middle Eastern Ideas: Islam Views on Government Religion Customs Traditions The Balkans Future/Reoccurring Powder Keg

3. TC

6. Crisis in the Balkans You will be able to relate the crisis in the Balkans to: Nationalism: Imperialism: Militarism/Alliances Geopolitical reasons: Ottoman Empire Crumbles Diverse Ethnic groups want to develop their own nations Russians support the Slavs After the Ottoman Empire Crumbles, Austria- Hungary see an opportunity to turn the Balkans into their sphere of influence European nations are enlarging their militaries and are not afraid to use them. Access to the Mediterranean sea and it serves an “intersection” between West/East Europe, Africa, and the Middle East