How did the balcut issues one of the major factors responsible for the

1.	How did the balcut issues one of the major factors responsible for the First World War
Answer» (i)\xa0The spread of the ideas of romantic nationalism in the Balkans together with the disintegration of the Ottoman Empire made this region very explosive.\xa0(ii)\xa0The Balkan area became an area of intense conflict as different Slavic nationalities struggled for their independence.\xa0(iii)\xa0It became the source of big power rivalry among the European powers over trade, colonies and military might.

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