West Virginia: The state that said no
Answer:
The Balkan states wanted their independence so there was a lot of tension between that area especially during WWI. When WWI ended, the Ottoman Empire lost and the Russians and some of the Balkan states took control of some of their land
Explanation:
Pretty much, the Communists were much stronger than the Nationalists. Their public support was strong due to promised land reform for peasants and their military organization was more experienced. The Nationalists had weak, public support and their military was ineffective, corrupt leadership and poor morale. They were an easy beat.
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