Territory Disputes

 

The Russo-Turkish War

Conflict between Russia, Turkey and Austria over land in the Balkans caused much tension in Europe.

The BALKANS (area between Austria and Turkey) was an area that the Austrians ruled much land in. However some of the countries in the area had very strong links with Russia and Turkey. Both of these countries were eager to increase their influence in the area. In 1878 this led to war between Turkey and Russia. From this point on the Balkans was an area that the Austrians, Turks and Russians argued over. Each wanted control of the area and they encouraged people in the area to support their claims for power.  

 

 

 

 

The dispute over Alsace Lorraine

In 1870-71 the German army attacked France. The Germans won this short war. As a ‘prize’ they took the regions of Alsace and Lorraine from France. The Germans claimed that they were rightfully German, the majority of people living here were French however. The French were very upset by this and wanted the land back. They were also fearful of the Germans attacking again.

The consequences of the Franco-German war (the war between France and Germany) were that France became suspicious and mistrustful of the Germans. They made sure that they had a large army and lots of defences to stop invasions. This in turn kept the Germans suspicious of the intentions of the French.