CLEP Western Civ II

Category - Nationalism

Austria created the Dual Monarchy in 1867 to resolve which political issue?
  1. The nationalist demands of the Magyars
  2. The division between Austria and Prussia
  3. The division of Poland between Austria and Russia
  4. The Orleanist/Bourbon conflict in France
  5. The issues of northern Italian states with those in the south
Explanation
Answer: A - Austria created the Dual Monarchy to appease the Magyars, who wanted greater autonomy for Hungary. Rather than grant full independence, the Austrians gave Hungary its own constitution, parliament, and representation in government. Magyar was the official language instead of German. Austria and Hungary shared a monarch, minister of finance, and foreign policy.
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