Describe the explosive conditions prevailed in Balkans after 1871 in Europe.
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Explosive condition of Balkans in 1871:
The Balkans was a region of geographical and ethnic variation comprising modern days Romania, Bulgaria, Albania, Greece and Macedonia whose inhabitants were broadly known as Slavs.
A large part of Balkans was under the control of Ottoman Empire.
The spread of ideas of Romantic Nationalism in the Balkans together with the disintegration of the Ottoman Empire made this region explosive.
All throughout the 19th century the Ottoman Empire had sought to strengthen itself.
The Balkan people based their claims for independence or political rights on nationality and used history for their claim.
Balkan also became the scene of rivalry among big powers.
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A large part of Balkans was under the control of Ottoman Empire. The spread of ideas of Romantic Nationalism in the Balkans together with the disintegration of the Ottoman Empire made this region explosive.