The Balkan region was referred to as the "Powder Keg of Europe" prior to World War I because: ethnic tensions created conflict.

Serbia was building a large army.

most of Europe's weapons factories were there.

Great Britain was competing with France for colonies there.

Part a: which statement identifies the central idea of the text? a: the north was more powerful than the south and was always going to be the victor of the civil war. b: despite the obvious strength of the north, the outcome of the war was unpredictable at the time. c: the united states underestimated the strength of the south, giving it the upper hand. answer !