Question

Why did nationalist tentions emerge in the balkans?Explain​

Answer 1

Nationalist teneion emerged in the Balkans because the Balkan states were aspiring for nationalism. ... The ideas of romantic nationalism developed in the Balkans. The rebellions nationalities in the Balkans thought that their struggle was the attempt to win back their long-lost independence.

Answer 2

1) The Balkan was a region of geographical and ethnic variations comprising of modern-day Romania, Bulgaria, Albania, Greece, Macedonia, Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina Slovenia, Serbia and Montenegro. The inhabitants were called Slavs

2) The spread of romantic nationalism lead to its disintegration. One by one, it's European subject nationalities broke away.

3) Different Slavic nationalities struggled to define their identity and Balkan region became a region of intense conflict over expansion of territory.

4) At the same time, the great European Powers --Russia, Germany, England and Austro-Hungary were keen on taking the control of the Balkan region, since it was important from trade point of view.

5) This led to series of wars in the region and finally to the First World War.

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