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11. The rise and functioning of the modern state in its various forms. Ausgliech, “dual monarchy” 1867

Ausgliech was a term used to define the political compromise between Austria and Hungary. Due to the failure of reforms after the revolutions of 1848, and a lost war with Prussia, the Austrian government needed major reform to gain control of their nation. The Magyars, Croats, Serbs, and Romanians put a heavy amount of pressure on their governments. However, the Hapsburg's rule was still persistent, so they settled a dual monarchy between Austria and Hungary. The Ausgliech, a dual monarchy, was an example of a new form of government which functioned to provide to both nations. Although they were allowed to have different Parliaments, Prime Ministers, and different rules, they were ruled by one single ruler. Emperor-King Franz Joseph was named the monarch of these two nations.

Mckay, John P., Bennett D. Hill, and John Buckler. __A History of Western society__. 7th ed. New York: Houghton Mifflin Company, 2003.