Austria-Hungary
Definition
Also known as the Austro-Hungarian Empire, it was a dual monarchy in Central Europe from 1867 to 1918. It was formed by merging Austria and Hungary while each retained its own parliament and control over domestic affairs.
Related terms
Dual Monarchy: This is when two separate kingdoms are ruled by the same monarch, follow the same foreign policy, exist in a customs union with each other and have a combined military but are otherwise different states.
Central Europe: The region comprising the central part of Europe. It includes countries like Poland, Germany, Czech Republic etc.
Parliamentarism: A system of government where power is concentrated in legislative branches which are elected by people.
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Subjects (3)
AP European History
AP US History
AP World History: Modern
Study guides (1)
AP Human Geography - 4.2 Political Processes
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