During beginning years of the 20th century, European nations had such rivalry and tensions between them that the area was known as a powder keg (bomb). The underlying causes for the tensions between European countries causes were militarism (to build-up one’s army), alliances (two or more countries agreeing to fight together), imperialism (nations actively seek colonies and more land), and nationalism (pride in one’s country). With such competition and rivalry between nations, the Europe was a powder keg waiting for a spark to set it off.
Choose and describe one of the underlying causes that you feel contributed most to the tensions in Europe.
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