In the early twentieth century, flashpoint for major violence was the
A) Rhineland.
B) German-French border.
C) Polish-Russian border.
D) Middle East.
E) Balkans.

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The Balkans were a flashpoint for major violence in the early twentieth century, specifically the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary in Sarajevo in 1914, which was a major factor that led to the outbreak of World War I. Multiple conflicts and tensions among Balkan nations and empires also contributed to the region's volatility.

In the Early Twentieth Century, Flashpoint for Major Violence Was