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6.3 Why were problems in the Balkans so difficult to solve?

By 1900 the Balkans area in Europe was a 'powder-keg' ready to explode. The problems in the Balkans were a key factor in cementing the division of Europe and made a general war between the Great Powers more likely. Nevertheless, it should also be noted that diplomacy did avoid a broader conflict arising from tensions in the Balkans up to 1914. Starter Watch this short video for an overview of the problems and...

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