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europe on the eve of war
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central and eastern europe experienced ethnic tensions in the early 1900s primarily because
similarity in cultures and traditions caused problems between ethnic groups.
military powers were unable to stop the conflicts between ethnic groups.
many ethnic groups shared unlimited amounts of territory.
many ethnic groups wanted their own nation - states.
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Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Similar cultures usually reduce tensions, not cause them, so this is incorrect.
• Option 2: Military power's inability isn't the primary cause of ethnic tensions in this context; the root is ethnic aspirations, so this is wrong.
• Option 3: Ethnic groups sharing territory (even unlimited) isn't the primary reason for tensions; the desire for self - governance is more relevant, so this is incorrect.
• Option 4: In the early 1900s, many ethnic groups in Central and Eastern Europe wanted their own nation - states. This desire for self - determination and the establishment of their own political entities led to ethnic tensions as different groups vied for control over areas they considered their own or sought to break away from larger empires.

Answer:

D. many ethnic groups wanted their own nation - states.