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The Ottoman Empire contributed indirectly to the start of World War I

by Balkan calls for independence, which contributed to instability in the region.
by its war with Austria-Hungary, which contributed to the breakup of the Triple Entente.
by Germany’s declaration of war on the empire, which spurred the race for more colonies.
by its rapid industrialization, which brought an economic depression in Europe.

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Correct answer: by Balkan calls for independence, which contributed to instability in the region.

Explanation: The Ottoman Empire’s long decline left a power vacuum in the Balkans and spurred nationalist movements and the Balkan Wars (1912–13). That regional instability increased tensions among Great Powers (Serbia/Russia vs. Austria-Hungary) and helped create the crisis that led to World War I. The other choices are historically inaccurate.