Tensions in Europe grew in the first years of the twentieth century. Why did the Balkan Wars of 1912-13 have a disastrous effect on Austro-Serbian relations?

Level 4: Explains two reasons. 6 marks
Level 3: Explains one reason. 4-5 marks
Four marks for one explanation, five marks for explanation supported by specific contextual knowledge.
- The wars had a bad effect on the relations between Austria and Serbia because they ended up with Serbia having more land and becoming more powerful. This mattered to Austria because there were millions of Serbs being ruled by Austria in its empire and Serbia wanted them to be free.

Level 2: Identifies or describes valid reason(s); addresses the question but does not explain. 2-3 marks

One Level 2 mark for each identification/description.
- The First Balkan Wars doubled the size of Serbia.
- Austria stopped Serbia from having a coastline.
- Attacks by Serb terrorists against Austria increased.
- The Serbian press demanded Slavic unity and freedom.

Level 1: Writes about the topic but does not address the question. 1 mark
- It did have a bad effect because the wars set a lot of countries against each other, and this was not good for the relations between Serbia and Austria who became enemies.

Accept all valid responses.
Level 0: No creditable response. 0 marks