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The Crisis in the Balkans (1908-1909) - Climax

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The Crisis in the Balkans (1908-1909) - Climax

The crisis came to a climax involving many European powers.

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The crisis

  • Austria-Hungary and Russia agreed to support each other’s claims on Balkan areas.
  • But Austria-Hungary entered Bosnia-Herzegovina without Russian approval.
  • Serbia and Montenegro reacted by preparing for war against Austria-Hungary.
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The crisis

  • In support of the Slavs, Russia supported the actions of Serbia and Montenegro.
  • Austria-Hungary annexed (stole) Bosnia and Herzegovina, sparking outrage from the Slav peoples.
  • Serbia wanted to go to war with Austria-Hungary, but it needed Russia’s support. Russia would not go to war because Germany said it would support Austria-Hungary.
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Conclusion

  • Austria-Hungary paid compensation to the Ottomans for taking Bosnia-Herzegovina and that seemed to be the end of the matter.
  • But, both Serbia and Russia were determined to win the next dispute.

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