Why were the balkans called the “powder keg” of europe? many of the balkans’ countries had nationalist independence movements many of the balkans’ countries were coveted by austria-hungary and russia many of the balkans’ countries consisted of powerful empires in constant conflict many of the balkans’ countries engaged in conflict with the ottoman empire

The correct answer is A) many of the Balkans’ countries had nationalist independence movements.

The Balkans were called the “powder keg” of Europe because many of the Balkans’ countries had nationalist independence movements.

There had many many conflicts, tensions, and armed confrontations in this region of the world. Before World War 1, this part of Southeastern Europe had so many ethnic, race, and political conflicts that made the zone living in constant tension. Indeed, Arch-DUke Franz Ferdinand and his wife were assassinated in Sarajevo, and this crime was a direct cause that started World War 1.

b) the confederacy had to pay all union war expenses.

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