Which of the Following Did Not Occur in the Second

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following did not occur in the second half of the nineteenth century?

• A)With the exception of the Russian Empire and the Ottoman Empire, each European state possessed a parliament.
• B)Nationalism emerged as a decisive force.
• C)The Concert of Europe was strengthened and major wars were avoided.
• D)The standard of living rose significantly in industrializing countries.
• E)The use of diplomacy was replaced by military aggression.

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