Describe the dynamics that made the Habsburg Empire vulnerable to revolt. What was achieved by the uprisings in the empire?
What will be an ideal response?
The ideal answer should include:
1. The ethnic diversity of the Habsburg Empire
2. Calls for emancipation of the serfs
3. Hungarian ambitions for a large liberal state controlling significant portions of the empire
4. Tensions between liberals and nationalists
5. Russian support for the Austrian army's attack on the Hungarians
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