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AMERICAN IMPERIALISM 1890 1919

CAUSES OF WORLD WAR I

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Balkans were referred to as the “Powder Keg of Europe” in the period before World War I because of their
A
manufacturing ability
B
stockpiles of weapons
C
nationalistic rivalries
D
economic strength
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -29.2. 3: The Balkan Powder Keg. 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: -Militarism in the nations of Europe was a major cause of World War I. The Balkan Peninsula was described as “the powder keg of Europe” prior to World War I because of nationalistic rivalries.

Detailed explanation-3: -The area was the leading supplier of military equipment to the rest of the world.

Detailed explanation-4: -The powder keg of Europe or Balkan powder keg was the Balkans in the early part of the 20th century preceding World War I.

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