1821-1832 - Greek war of independence. Greece is made independent. ≈1780-1860 - Agricultural revolution in the Ottoman Empire, especially affecting the Balkans. ≈1850-1900 - Industrial revolution in the Empire. Serious reforms to curb corrupt government are enforced. 1877-1878 - The Russo-Turkish war. The Ottomans lose Kars and Bessarabia to Russia, and Romania and Serbia become independent. 1905 - Oil discovered in Ottoman territory. Quickly a law is passed that only Ottoman companies can extract it to sell to other countries. Vast profits are made.
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