Question

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Why was Balkans after 1871, the
most serious source of nationalist
tension in Europe? Explain four
reasons.
[CBSE 2008 (F)]​

Answer 1

Answer:

The balkans were under the control of Ottoman Empire from a long time.

Most of them belonged to the slavic race.

They tried to use history to prove that they had been independent from a long time but gradually had been subjugated under foriegn powers.

as different nationalities tried to prove their independence, this region became very explosive

matters became worse when bigger powers like Austria Russia took part of it ...