Eastern Crisis (jul 21, 1875 – nov 28, 1878)
Description:
forced Bismarck to make a choice between Russia and Austriabegin w. a revolt against Turkish rule in Bosnia and Herzegovina; then spread to Bulgaria, Serbia, Montenegro, etc - Russia can't tolerate Turkish victory; set up a pro-Russian Bulgaria, wch infuriated Austria
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Date:
jul 21, 1875
nov 28, 1878
~ 3 years and 4 months
