Which of the following events led to ethnic conflict in the Balkans in 1989?

a. Greece and Turkey battled for domination of Cyprus.

b. Yugoslavian republics declared independence after Serbia attempted to dominate minority groups.

c. Ethnic groups in Armenia and Azerbaijan fought over disputed territory following the breakup of the Soviet Union.

d. Azerbaijan invaded Uzbekistan to end the oppression of Azerbaijanis who settled there after the breakup of Eastern Europe.

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Mina Cochran

20 June, 10:25

Which of the following events led to ethnic conflict in the Balkans in 1989?

a. Greece and Turkey battled for domination of Cyprus.

b. Yugoslavian republics declared independence after Serbia attempted to dominate minority groups.

c. Ethnic groups in Armenia and Azerbaijan fought over disputed territory following the breakup of the Soviet Union.

d. Azerbaijan invaded Uzbekistan to end the oppression of Azerbaijanis who settled there after the breakup of Eastern Europe.

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Eric Weiss · Answer 1

The ethnic conflict in the Balkans in 1989 was caused by Yugoslavian republics declaring independence after Serbia attempted to dominate minority groups - B.

The nations which lived in Yugoslavia had longh sought to be independent, such tendencies that were coming from Serbia were now the last straw which was needed for them to take action.