GK
WORLD HISTORY
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manufacturing ability
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stockpiles of weapons
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nationalistic rivalries
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economic strength
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Detailed explanation-1: -The continuing collapse of the Ottoman Empire coincided with the rise of nationalism in the Balkans, which led to increased tensions and conflicts in the region. This “powder keg” was thus a major catalyst for the outbreak of World War I.
Detailed explanation-2: -The powder keg of Europe or Balkan powder keg was the Balkans in the early part of the 20th century preceding World War I.
Detailed explanation-3: -Why was the Balkans known as the “powder keg of Europe"? The Balkans was known as the “powder keg of Europe” because they had a long history of nationalists uprising and ethic clashes.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Balkan issue became a source of contention for many major European powers as they clashed over trade, colonies, and military might. These clashes led to a series of wars and continuous unrest which ultimately resulted in the First World War.