INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
PRE INDUSTRIAL EUROPE
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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nationalism
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isolationism
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Nationalism led to this situation because it was responsible for pushing countries to expand their influence in Europe. This caused tensions between the major powers of Europe. For example, there was an intense arms race and naval race between several European nations in the buildup to World War I.
Detailed explanation-2: -Tensions between the Great Powers increased between 1900-1914 over issues such as the growth of nationalism, the arms race, imperial rivalry, the alliance system and Schlieffen Plan. These tensions boiled over with the assassination at Sarajevo which saw Europe slide into war.
Detailed explanation-3: -The rise of nationalism in Europe was stimulated by the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars.
Detailed explanation-4: -By the early 1900s, many efforts were underway to end war and foster understanding between nations. Aggressive nationalism was one leading cause of international tensions. Nationalist feelings were strong in both Germany and France.