In 1908 Austria-Hungary decided to annex two provinces that were nominally part of the Ottoman (Turkish) Empire. Russia objected strongly to an incursion into territory that she regarded as part of her backyard, but the Austrians refused to back down. This crisis clearly instilled fresh tension into an already tense area. What was the region's name?

🎲 Try a Random Question  |  Total Questions in Quiz: 11  |  🧠 Study this quiz with Flashcards
This question is part of a full practice quiz:
Grades 11 and 12 - World History - Senior High School - World War One: 1890-14 - Reasons For Increasing Tensions Among The Great Powers — practice the complete quiz, review flashcards, or try a random question.


In 1908 Austria-Hungary decided to annex two provinces that were nominally part of the Ottoman (Turkish) Empire. Russia objected strongly to an incursion into territory that she regarded as part of her backyard, but the Austrians refused to back down. This crisis clearly instilled fresh tension into an already tense area. What was the region's name?