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What was the significant factor that contributed to the Balkans becoming a region of intense conflict?
What was the significant factor that contributed to the Balkans becoming a region of intense conflict?
Which of the following was NOT a reason for the Balkan peoples' claims for independence or political rights?
Which of the following was NOT a reason for the Balkan peoples' claims for independence or political rights?
What was the result of the Ottoman Empire's attempts to strengthen itself through modernisation and internal reforms?
What was the result of the Ottoman Empire's attempts to strengthen itself through modernisation and internal reforms?
What was the underlying reason for the Balkan states' fierce jealousy towards each other?
What was the underlying reason for the Balkan states' fierce jealousy towards each other?
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What was the significance of the Balkan peoples' use of history to prove their independence?
What was the significance of the Balkan peoples' use of history to prove their independence?
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Which of the following was a characteristic of the Balkan region?
Which of the following was a characteristic of the Balkan region?
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What was the role of the Ottoman Empire in the Balkans during the 19th century?
What was the role of the Ottoman Empire in the Balkans during the 19th century?
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What was the outcome of the Ottoman Empire's attempts to strengthen itself through modernisation and internal reforms?
What was the outcome of the Ottoman Empire's attempts to strengthen itself through modernisation and internal reforms?
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What was the result of the Balkan peoples' struggles for independence?
What was the result of the Balkan peoples' struggles for independence?
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What was the role of romantic nationalism in the Balkans?
What was the role of romantic nationalism in the Balkans?
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Study Notes
Political Divisions in Europe
- Modern Germany, Italy, and Switzerland were fragmented into autonomous kingdoms, duchies, and cantons.
- Eastern and Central Europe had autocratic monarchies with diverse ethnic groups lacking a common identity.
- The Habsburg Empire was a mosaic of regions, including German-speaking areas and Italian provinces, highlighting cultural diversity.
Habsburg Empire Composition
- Included Tyrol, Austria, Sudetenland, Bohemia, Lombardy, and Venetia.
- Hungary featured a population split between Magyar speakers and various dialect speakers.
- Galicia's aristocracy predominantly spoke Polish, while numerous ethnic groups included Bohemians, Slovaks, Slovenes, Croats, and Roumans.
Political Unity Challenges
- The empire lacked a cohesive national sentiment, with only allegiance to the emperor uniting its subjects.
- Differences in language and ethnicity hindered political unity and collaboration.
Suffrage and Political Rights
- Suffrage assignments varied; property-owning men were primarily granted voting rights, with women and non-property men excluded.
- Revolutionary France briefly expanded suffrage, which was later limited by the Napoleonic Code, reducing women's status.
Rise of Liberalism
- In the economic realm, liberalism emphasized market freedom and the dismantling of trade barriers, appealing to emerging middle classes.
- The German-speaking regions faced multiple customs barriers affecting trade significantly.
Zollverein Formation
- Established in 1834, the Zollverein facilitated economic unity among German states, initiated by Prussia.
- Aimed to eliminate customs duties hindering trade, enhancing national sentiment through economic collaboration.
Impact of Revolutions (1830-1848)
- Nationalism and liberalism were closely linked to widespread revolutionary movements across Europe.
- Revolts were primarily led by educated middle-class nationalists, including professors and clerks.
Notable Revolutions
- The July 1830 Revolution in France overthrew the Bourbon monarchy, leading to a constitutional monarchy under Louis Philippe.
- Sparked uprisings in Belgium, resulting in its independence from the Netherlands.
Greek War of Independence
- Nationalist movements in Greece, supported by exiled Greeks and sympathizers in Western Europe, sought independence from Ottoman control.
- The struggle began in 1821 and was fueled by a resurgence of revolutionary nationalism across Europe.
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Test your knowledge of European history before the emergence of nation-states. Learn about the autonomous territories, autocratic monarchies, and diverse cultures that existed in the region. Explore the complexities of Eastern and Central Europe during this time.
