WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -By the early 20th century, Bulgaria, Greece, Montenegro and Serbia had achieved independence from the Ottoman Empire, but large elements of their ethnic populations remained under Ottoman rule. In 1912, these countries formed the Balkan League.

Detailed explanation-2: -They wanted independence! With the help of Russia, they revolted in 1770. Even though this failed, it started a movement of revolts and uprisings of Greek people trying to achieve freedom. They were inspired by the success of the French Revolution that had occurred in 1789 and the heroic poems of Greek fighters.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Balkans were a cluster of nations in eastern Europe, between the Austro-Hungarian and Ottoman empires.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Greeks were supported by the West European countries like the French Kingdom, Great Britain and Russian Empire, while poets and artists hailed Greece as the cradle of European civilisation.