AMERICAN IMPERIALISM 1890 1919
THE UNITED STATES IN WORLD WAR I
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Question
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Why were the Balkans referred to as the “Powder Keg of Europe” in the period prior to World War I?
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Because of the large deposits of saltpeter and sulfur in the region
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Because of the manufacturing ability of the nations in the region
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Because of the nationalistic rivalries that existed in the region
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Because of the vast stockpiles of weapons in the region
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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.
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