The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand resulted in World War I because the
A Archduke symbolized the unification of Serbia and the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
B tensions between western and eastern European allies were increased.
C incident ended plans for self-determination for the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
D Archduke was the sworn defender of the Serbian national government.
Prior to World War I, why were the Balkans known as the “powder keg of Europe”?
A The Ottoman Empire’s aggressive foreign policy disrupted the balance of power.
B
Nationalistic rivalries between major states resulted in conflict.
C
The Serbian nationalists supported an invasion of Russia.
D
Economic disparity caused instability in the region.