USA HISTORY

Why was the Balkan region referred to as the “Powder Keg of Europe” prior to World War I?

(A) The aggression of the Ottoman Empire was disrupting the balance of power.

(B) Yugoslavia was invading its neighboring countries.

(C) ** Nationalistic and imperialistic rivalries were increasing

(D) The area was the leading supplier of military equipment to the rest of the world.

Concept note-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.

Concept note-2: -The Balkan Power Keg is a metaphor used by historians to refer to the nationalistic tensions present in the Balkans region of Europe before the 1914 outbreak of World War I.

Concept note-3: -Why was the Balkan region referred to as the ‘powder keg of Europe’ prior to World War I?