Balkan Peninsula

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What was the Balkans known as in the early 1900s?

The Balkans was known as the 'powder keg' of Europe.

Which countries had already broken away from the Ottoman Empire by the early 1900s?

Bulgaria, Greece, Montenegro, Romania, and Serbia.

What was a powerful force in the Balkan countries?

Nationalism.

Which country had a large Slavic population and hoped to absorb all the Slavs on the Balkan Peninsula?

<p>Serbia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country supported Serbian nationalism due to its own mostly Slavic population?

<p>Russia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Balkans nickname (early 1900s)

The Balkans was known as the 'powder keg' of Europe due to its volatile political situation.

Balkan countries independence

Bulgaria, Greece, Montenegro, Romania, and Serbia had already broken away from the Ottoman Empire by the early 1900s.

Powerful force in the Balkans

Nationalism was a powerful force in the Balkan countries, fueling desires for self-determination and unification.

Serbia's goal

Serbia hoped to absorb all the Slavs on the Balkan Peninsula due to its large Slavic population.

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Supporter of Serbian nationalism

Russia supported Serbian nationalism due to its own mostly Slavic population and a desire to expand its influence.

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Study Notes

The Balkans in the Early 1900s

  • The Balkans were known as the "Powder Keg of Europe" in the early 1900s.

Independence from the Ottoman Empire

  • By the early 1900s, countries such as Greece, Serbia, Bulgaria, and Romania had already broken away from the Ottoman Empire.

Nationalism in the Balkans

  • Nationalism was a powerful force in the Balkan countries.

Serbian Nationalism

  • Russia, with its own mostly Slavic population, supported Serbian nationalism.
  • Serbia hoped to absorb all the Slavs on the Balkan Peninsula, which had a large Slavic population.

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