The economic factor and the high taxes were some of the causes of high tensions in Europe in 1914.
militarism
Secret alliances
to increase tensions in Europe
Militarism les to an arms race
to increase tensions in Europe
They forced settlers to convert to the new religion of their native country.
World war 1 erupts in the sunmmer of August, 1914. The fact that war erupted in August 1914 did not surprise many Europeans. After all, tensions had torn Europe for years. The tensions were nationalism, militarism, and alliances.
powder keg of europe
Neutrality Acts
There were nations in Europe that competed each other with supplying raw materials and provided markets for manufactured goods.
The term "powder keg of Europe" typically refers to the Balkan region, particularly in the context of the tensions and conflicts that led to World War I. Factors such as nationalism, imperialism, and alliances contributed to this volatile situation. Therefore, any event or concept unrelated to these geopolitical tensions or the Balkans, such as industrial developments in Western Europe or unrelated domestic issues, would not be connected to the powder keg of Europe.