The Crisis in the Balkans (1908-1909) - Climax
History: KS3, topic 16.2.6
The Crisis in the Balkans (1908-1909) - Climax
The crisis came to a climax involving many European powers.
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.
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.
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.
Test yourself on The Crisis in the Balkans (1908-1909) - Climax
Which of the following countries was involved in the Balkan crisis?
What triggered the Balkan crisis?