25 jun 1914 ano - Note on Balkan States

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The Balkan States were called the Powder keg of Europe as many countries had an interest in them, and a single incident could lead to a large conflict, even war. These countries were Turkey, Russia, and Austria-Hungary.
Turkey: Turkey had been in control over all Balkan states until the Balkan Wars of 1912 and 1913, when they split into Turkey, Serbia, Grece, and Bulgaria.
Russia: Wanted an outlet to the Mediterranean and bonded over their shared Orthodox religion.
Austria-Hungary: Annexed Bosnia-Herezgovina in 1908, fuelling slav nationalism.

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