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There was never a standard size for a keg of gunpowder. The volume was based on need, safety and transportation capacity.
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What was the nickname given to the Balkans by 1914 because of tensions between nations?
powder keg of europe
Why was the balkan region called the powder keg of Europe?
Prior to (and in fact since) World War I, the Balkans region of Europe was called its "Powder Keg" because of the many different competing nationalities and ethnic groups and allegiances contained in it. With major European powers only indirectly involved in the intrigues and hostilities of the Balkans, it came to be said that a match lit in that region could set fire to the "powder" and thus cause an explosion that would impact the entire continent -- and even beyond.
What was the most dangerous result of the alliances between the Great Powers in the lead up to world war 1?
Before World War I, the various alliances in the Balkan region led to it being called the Powder Keg of Europe. Rampant nationalism created a volatile, dangerous situation which culminated in the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, resulting in the first World War.
What is another name for gun powder as used in the gun powder plot?
Black Powder.
Why were the Balkans considered the power keg of Europe?
Prior to and following the outbreak of the First World War, the Balkans were considered to be the "powder keg of Europe." This is due to the overlapping alliances of the strongest nations and the volatility in that particular region. One significant action could, and, with the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, did, ignite a world war.
What nations were found in the Powder Keg of Europe?
The Powder Keg of Europe is also called Balkan Powder Keg. The Balkans are Bulgaria, Greece, Montenegro, Romania, and Serbia.
The Balkans were referred to as the "?
powder keg of Europe
What are the names of the Balkan Peninsula?
powder keg
What is power keg?
Literally, a powder keg is a keg or barrel used to hold gunpowder. In figurative terms, a powder keg is an expression used to describe a potentially explosive social or political or other similar situation.
Powder keg region?
The Balkan region, also known as the "Balkan Powder Keg", was the region where Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie were assassinated, causing the spark that would lead Austria to declare war. This led to a chain reaction of war declarations that began World War I, much like the devastating effects of a powder keg.
What actors and actresses appeared in Powder Keg - 2001?
The cast of Powder Keg - 2001 includes: Clive Owen as The Driver Lois Smith as Mother
What were the balkans reffered to as?
The Powder keg of Europe
What territory was called the powder keg?
The Balkans.
What were Balkan's referred to as?
powder keg of Europe
What is the powder keg of Europe?
a war and stuff....
What actors and actresses appeared in Balkan Powder Keg - 1944?
The cast of Balkan Powder Keg - 1944 includes: King Peter II of Yugoslavia as himself
What does powder keg means?
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
