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In 1914, the Balkans was known as the powder keg of Europe. Serbia was attempting to create a pan-Slavic state by wresting control of Bosnia from Austria-Hungary. The other Balkan nations were becoming more nationalistic, which had led to the Balkan Wars from 1912-1913. Austria's conflict with Serbia was exacerbated by its alliance with Germany and Serbia's alliance with Russia, which meant that a war between Austria and Serbia would involve Germany, Russia, and their allies as well.
The Balkans were known as the powder keg of Europe because all it needed was a "spark" and it would "explode" into conflict.
The Balkan region was actually known as the Powder Keg of Europe prior to the start of World War I. There was increasing tension between the countries in the region, and growing nationalism.
The powder keg of Europe refers to the Balkans, and various European powers that laid claim to the territory. Those countries primarily included Russia, Germany, and Austria-Hungary.
Military expansion in Europe turned into an intense arm's race.
Colonization of undeveloped batons would cease
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