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Why was the Balkan Peninsula in Europe regarded by many as a powder keg prior to
the Great war?
Germany fought Austria-Hungary for control of the region.
Bosnia-Herzegovina wanted to take over Serbia to become one Slavic nation.
Ottoman troops were gathering at the border.
Nationalism was expanding in the region which led to rising tensions.

Question 3 (2 points) Why was the Balkan Peninsula in Europe regarded by many as a-example-1
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Answer: Nationalism was expanding in the region which led to rising tensions.

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