Asked by Synae Coleman on May 10, 2024

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What factors allowed the multi-ethnic and multi-lingual Austrian Empire to hold together for as long as it did?

Multi-ethnic

Describes a society or group that contains members from diverse ethnic backgrounds.

Austrian Empire

A centralized absolute monarchy in Central Europe from 1804 to 1867, which became the Austro-Hungarian Empire after the Compromise of 1867.

Multi-lingual

The ability of an individual or system to communicate effectively in multiple languages.

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William AllenMay 11, 2024
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A strong answer would include
-an explanation of the long tradition of the institution of Habsburg monarchy,which was respected by the different peoples of the empire.
-an explanation of the support that the empire drew from the German middle class and the German-speaking bureaucracy.
-an explanation of how the empire drew support from the nobility of its various nations,especially the more numerous and powerful Austrian and Hungarian nobles.
-an acknowledgment that the Catholic Church served as a binding element,keeping most people faithful to the state.
-an acknowledgment that the Austrian army was an institution respected by the people and one that stayed faithful to the idea of an Austrian Empire.