Question

2. How did the Balkan region become a source of
nationalist tension in Europe after 1871?
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Answer 1

☘️ Answer:

Introduction: Towards the late 19th century nationalism aligned with imperialism and became a narrow creed. This was evidence in Balkan region of Europe after 1871.

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1. Balkan was the region including the present day Romania, Bulgaria, Greece, etc. This reason was under the control of Ottoman Empire.
2. This reason became an area at intense conflict due to The breakdown of Ottoman Empire along with the spread of romantic nationalism.
3. One by one, each of the European subject nationalities broke away. They waste there claims on history that they were once.
4. Each try to occupy the region and get independence at the expense of others. At the same time the European power scheme to the scene.
5. Nationalism align with imperialism when Austro-Hungry, Germany and Britain try to occupied territory and counting the influence at others.

Conclusion: This finally let to the first world war Europe.

Independent and then subjected to colonial powers.