The rise of Pan-Slavism in the 19th century led to calls for unity within the South Slavic people, including Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes. Proponents of the movement believed in unifying the South Slavic people through similarities in their language, culture, and ethnicity.
The growth of Pan-Slavism in the 19th century sparked a desire for unity among the South Slavic peoples, including Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes. Proponents of this movement believed that commonalities in language, culture, and ethnicity could serve as a basis for unifying these nations.