Research notes

=__Climate and Geographic factors:__=

· Danube River flows through Hungary/Austria · Serves as major transportation route /highway · Carpathian Mountains on north border · Eastern Alps · Large forestry industry Hungary, Croatia, Slovenia. · Temperate moist/ Mediterranean climate

** __Events and Leaders:__ **

· Unsatisfied with Serbia's response to ultimatum Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia (July 28 th 1914).
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=__Socio-political structure:__=

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· Duel monarchy enables Austrians/ Hungarians exercise power over the other nationalities i.e. the Slavs alienating those ethnic minorities
=__Agriculture and the Economy:__=

· Strong economy with GNP per capita growing 1.45% each year from l870-1913
=__Transportation and Weaponry__=

· Could be used as additional armour.
=__Art Literature and Music__=

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