Austria-Hungary
Definition
Austria-Hungary, also known as the Austro-Hungarian Empire, was a dual monarchy in Central Europe from 1867 to 1918. It was formed by a compromise between the Austrian Empire and Hungary, two distinct regions ruled by the same monarch.
Related terms
Dual Monarchy: A system where 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 self-governing.
Compromise of 1867: An agreement that established the dual monarchy of Austria-Hungary. It gave Hungary more autonomy and recognized it as an equal partner in the empire to placate Hungarian nationalist demands.
Franz Joseph I: He was Emperor of Austria, King of Hungary, Croatia, and Bohemia from December 1848 until his death on November 21, 1916. During his reign he agreed to Compromise of 1867 which resulted in establishment of Dual Monarchy.
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AP European History
AP Human Geography
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AP World History: Modern - 7.2 Causes of World War I
AP World History: Modern - 8.1 Setting the Stage for the Cold War and Decolonization
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Which of the following was a significant effect of the annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina by Austria-Hungary on the outbreak of World War I?
Which two nations emerged from the fractured Austria-Hungary after WWI?
How might World War I outcomes be altered if Austria-Hungary had not declared war on Serbia following Archduke Ferdinand's assassination?
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