The Concept of the State Is Relatively New

question 41

Multiple Choice

The concept of the state is relatively new.The state as we know it today might not have come into existence if:

• A) monarchs had not wanted absolute sovereignty.
• B) communities had sufficient land and resources to be self-sustaining.
• C) agricultural societies had all shared a common language.
• D) World War II had not inspired the creation of the United Nations.

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Machinery

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Independent Variable

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Dependent Variable

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