Question

Why did Austria-Hungary annex Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Answer 1

The Austrian/Hungarians wanted that province for themselves. It was revealed that the The Slavs had their own agenda and wanted to stray from the pan-Slavic ambitions and this was seen as a rebellion. They also wanted to annex themselves from Austria/Hungary. To capture control, by either party, would upset the balance of power in Europe and defeat the purpose of a Dual Monarchy.

Answer 2

to seize territory from the declining Ottoman Empire

Step-by-step explanation:

Choices are:

to create a larger divide between France and Russia

to take advantage of trade routes on the Adriatic Sea

to prevent Russia from taking Ottoman Empire territory

to seize territory from the declining Ottoman Empire