Ukrainian Territories in Austria-Hungary (19th Century)

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What regions of Ukraine were part of Austria-Hungary in the 19th century?

Regions such as Galicia, Bukovina, and Transcarpathia were part of Austria-Hungary.

What was Galicia officially known as within the Austro-Hungarian Empire?

Galicia was known as the Kingdom of Galicia and Lodomeria.

What was the capital of the Kingdom of Galicia and Lodomeria?

The capital was Lviv, known as Lemberg in German.

Describe the administrative structure of Galicia under Austrian rule.

Galicia was governed by a governor appointed by the Emperor and had its own local parliament.

How was Bukovina administratively classified in Austria-Hungary?

Bukovina was a separate duchy within the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

What led to increased Ukrainian nationalist movements in Galicia?

Restrictions on political freedoms and increased Polish influence led to nationalist movements.

How did Austria-Hungary influence education in Ukrainian regions?

Education was largely controlled by the state, with efforts to Germanize or Polonize the curriculum.

What economic activities were predominant in the Ukrainian territories of Austria-Hungary?

Agriculture was predominant, with a focus on crops like wheat and rye.

Name a significant cultural organization founded by Ukrainians in Austrian territories during the 19th century.

The Prosvita Society was one such cultural and educational organization.

How did Austro-Hungarian rule affect the religious landscape in Ukrainian territories?

Greek Catholicism was a significant religion, benefiting from some autonomy and support.

What was the role of the Ruthenian Council in Galicia?

The Ruthenian Council was an advisory body representing Ukrainians within the local government.

Which significant political movement emerged in Galicia during this period?

The Ukrainian Radical Party, founded in 1890, emerged promoting socialism and nationalism.

How did land ownership patterns affect Ukrainian peasants in Galicia?

Land was primarily owned by the nobility, leading to land shortages and poverty among peasants.

What was the impact of Austro-Hungarian military service on Ukrainians?

Service in the Austro-Hungarian army exposed Ukrainians to different ideas and administrative practices.

Describe the impact of the 1867 Austro-Hungarian Compromise on Ukrainian territories.

The compromise limited autonomy for non-Hungarian and non-German minorities, including Ukrainians, resulting in tensions.