What was the result of the Balkan Wars (1912–1913)?
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Correct answer: Serbia nearly doubled its territory, growing bold and alarming Austria-Hungary
The Balkan Wars successfully pushed the Ottoman Empire out of most of Europe. Serbia's expansion and increased military confidence alarmed Austria-Hungary, which sought a way to crush the growing Serbian threat.
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