Why did nationalist tensions emerge in the Balkans? Explain

CBSE Class 10 CBSE Class 10 Social Science
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Why did nationalist tensions emerge in the Balkans? Explain.

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  • THE most serious source of nationalist tension in Europe after 1871 was the Balkans.
  • The Balkan was a region of geographical and ethnic variation.
  • A large part of the Balkans was under the control of the O’ttoman Empire.
  • The Balkan states were fiercely jealous of each other and each hoped to gain more territory at the expanse of the others.
  • Matters were further complicated because the Balkans also became the scene of big power rivalry.
  • During this period, there was intense rivalry among the European powers over trade and colonies as well as naval and military might.
  • Russia, Germany, England, Austria, Hungry were keen on countering the hold of other powers over the Balkans.
  • This led to a series of wars in the region and finally the First World War.