Question

Why did nationalist tensions emerge in the balkans 0?

Answer 1

The nationalist tensions emerge in the Balkans because of these reasons: ... (ii) When the ottoman Empire collapsed, It initiated nationalism in the Balkans states. Soon the feeling of nationalism spread and the situation became very unstable.

Answer 2

Answer:

Nationalist tensions emerged in the Balkans because of the spread of ideas of romantic nationalism as also the disintegration of the Ottoman Empire that had previously ruled over this area. The different Slavic communities in the Balkans began to strive for independent rule.