Single Answer MCQ
Q-00044878

What was one method by which the major European powers manipulated nationalism?

1

Promoting democracy in the Balkans

2

Using nationalist aspirations to justify imperialism

3

Establishing peace treaties

4

Creating alliances for mutual defense

Answer and Solution

Answer

B. Using nationalist aspirations to justify imperialism

Solution:

European powers exploited nationalist sentiments to assert their imperialistic ambitions, using them to justify territorial expansions and conflicts.

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