List 3 countries who took land or won independence from the Ottoman Empire in the century

Three countries that won independence from the Ottomans in the 19th Century were Montenegro, Serbia and Bulgaria.

Explanation:

Until 19th Century Ottoman Empire was dominating the Balkan Peninsula. But with the support of Russia these states started rebelling against Ottomans and created their states. Many of them, including the mentioned ones gained independence after the Great Eastern Crisis and the Berlin Peace Treaty in 1878.

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