Question

why did nationalist tensions emerge in the Balkans?​

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

The rise of nationalism in Europe commenced with the Spring of Nations in 1848. During the early nineteenth century, nationalism emerged as a strong force that brought about sweeping changes in the political and mental world of Europe. The final result of these changes was the emergence of the nation-state, in place of the multi-national dynastic empires of Europe.

Nationalist tensions emerged in the Balkans

Nationalist tensions emerge in the Balkans due to the following reasons

Balkan a region of geographical and ethnic variation consisting modern-day Romania, Bulgaria, Albania, Greece, Macedonia, Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Slovenia, Serbia and Montenegro who were broadly known as Slavs.
A large part was under the control of the Ottoman Empire. Gradually independence was declared from them.
The widespread of the ideas of romantic nationalism in the Balkans, combined with disintegration of the Ottoman Empire made this region very explosive.