In 1853, the Crimean War was fought among the Ottoman Empire, Russia, Britain, and France over the failing Ottoman Empire. Disputes over a Russian protectorate in the Ottoman Empire’s vassal states erupted into war when a solution could not be worked out. After France had increased its influence in the ottoman Empire, Russia sought to do the same but was rejected. As tensions grew between the Ottoman Empire and Russia, Russia’s relationships with the other powers were deteriorating. When the Ottoman Empire declared war on Russia, Britain and France came to the Ottoman Empire’s aid. Austria’s decision to remain neutral and even side with the allies against Russia to a certain extent was disastrous to the Austrians in the later years. The Russians
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An alliance with the Catholic Church allows Austria to boost its treasury and gains the public support. Similarly to France, if this works, it should give the Austrians a boost. In addition, the pope will be a connecting point for the French and the Austrians. Another way to boost the treasury is to expand overseas like the British. The overseas territories will boost the economy and open up markets for manufactured goods. A step in this is adapting to the Industrial Revolution. The next issue to deal with is the internal rebellions. A mixture of key alliances, negotiations, propaganda, and strategies will help stabilize the country. First, government jobs should be open to not just Austrians but the other ethnic groups. The government positions do not have to be high powered. The key thing is to get the ethnic groups involved in the government. Another thing is to reduce taxes on imports and increase taxes on outputs.. The goal of this is to unite Austria economically like the Prussians did with Germany. This way, the groups will have more to lose should they rebel. The next thing is to form an alliance with Prussia. Attempts should be made to veer the Prussians of the course of unification. The Prussians have rejected unification before. They are after power and land, not necessarily liberal ideas and the liberal idea of nationalism. The Prussian prime minister Otto Von Bismarck shares this view. If necessary, small German territories can be given to Prussia to create an alliance with them like the Italians did with the French. Now before the Crimean War has even started, Austria will be in a favorable position. The extra flow of wealth will come from the colonies overseas and from the Church and stabilize the economy as well as the lowered tariffs on imported goods. This will give Austria the economic ability to wage war. Settling the differences with Prussia and deterring them
An alliance with the Catholic Church allows Austria to boost its treasury and gains the public support. Similarly to France, if this works, it should give the Austrians a boost. In addition, the pope will be a connecting point for the French and the Austrians. Another way to boost the treasury is to expand overseas like the British. The overseas territories will boost the economy and open up markets for manufactured goods. A step in this is adapting to the Industrial Revolution. The next issue to deal with is the internal rebellions. A mixture of key alliances, negotiations, propaganda, and strategies will help stabilize the country. First, government jobs should be open to not just Austrians but the other ethnic groups. The government positions do not have to be high powered. The key thing is to get the ethnic groups involved in the government. Another thing is to reduce taxes on imports and increase taxes on outputs.. The goal of this is to unite Austria economically like the Prussians did with Germany. This way, the groups will have more to lose should they rebel. The next thing is to form an alliance with Prussia. Attempts should be made to veer the Prussians of the course of unification. The Prussians have rejected unification before. They are after power and land, not necessarily liberal ideas and the liberal idea of nationalism. The Prussian prime minister Otto Von Bismarck shares this view. If necessary, small German territories can be given to Prussia to create an alliance with them like the Italians did with the French. Now before the Crimean War has even started, Austria will be in a favorable position. The extra flow of wealth will come from the colonies overseas and from the Church and stabilize the economy as well as the lowered tariffs on imported goods. This will give Austria the economic ability to wage war. Settling the differences with Prussia and deterring them