1. Austrian Empire And Ottoman Empire
Nationalism Divides
Austrian Empire
And
Ottoman Empire

2. 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

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

5. Differing Nationalities in the Austrian Empire

6. 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

7. Emperor Franz Josef I [r. 1848-1916]

8. Following Compromise of 1867

9. Ottoman Empire

10. Ottoman Empire

11. 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

12. 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….