But Eastern Europe was prior to World War 1. There was a lot of tension between and among the countries and the first spark (the assassination of Ferdinand) set off the explosion.
The Powder Keg of Europe is also called Balkan Powder Keg. The Balkans are Bulgaria, Greece, Montenegro, Romania, and Serbia.
powder keg of Europe
The Powder keg of Europe
powder keg of Europe
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The Balkans was known as the Powder Keg in Europe in the beginning of World War 1. They called in a powder keg because Europe was where most of the war was going to happen and they needed resources. So basically a powder keg is in a dangerous situation where they get all their natural resources for war.Now go f your mom because this is all bs and nothing here is true! :) have a great day bietcchh
The powder keg
WWI was fought all over Europe. It spanned from western Europe, including France, Germany, and Italy, to the Balkans (the powder keg of Europe) and into Eastern Europe.
The Balkans.
The Balkan Peninsula
The Powder Keg area was The Ottaman Empire or The Balkans.In the Balkans:Serbia, Romania, Bulgaria, Macedonia, Albania, Greece and Turkey.
The Powder Keg of EuropeThe southeaster area of Europe, the Balkans, was called "The Powder Keg of Europe" because of the nationalistic spirit that was causing revolts and rebellion in that area prior to World War I. It was where "the Great War," World War I, began with the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand.