Question

Why did nationalist tensions emerge in the Balkans ? Please try to give answer in easy way.

Answer 1

The majority of the people of the Balkan states were, however Christians. This Muslim who were ruling class oppressed them in many ways
1) By the beginning of the 19th CE, the Turkish Empire became very weak and came to be known as "Sickman of Europe".
2) The French Revolution and the Napoleanic wars inspired the feelings of nationalism among them and they clamoured for independence


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Answer 2

Answer:

Balkans were comprised of various geographic and ethnic nations like modern Romania, Bulgaria, Albania, and many. A large part of the Balkans was under the control of the Ottoman empire.

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. One by one European subject nationalities broke away from its control and declared independence.

They were jealous of each other and every state wanted more territory, even at the expense of others. Also, the hold of imperial power over the Balkans made the situation worse. Russia, Germany, England, Austro-Hungary all wanted more control over this area. These conflicts ultimately led to the First World War in 1914.