Question

In the years leading to World War I, the spirit of nationalism increased competition among nations to do which of the following? Choose four answers.

build large military forces
convert nonbelievers to Christianity
expand their colonial empires
form military alliances
expand their economies
hold big antiwar demonstrations

Answer 1

Correct choices (four):

- build large military forces — Nationalism fueled militarism and the arms race.
- expand their colonial empires — National pride drove imperial competition for colonies.
- form military alliances — Rival national blocs formed defensive/offensive alliances.
- expand their economies — Economic competition for markets and resources was part of nationalist rivalry.

Not correct:
- convert nonbelievers to Christianity — Missionary work was more religious/imperial, not a primary nationalist competition.
- hold big antiwar demonstrations — Nationalism tended to suppress antiwar movements rather than encourage them.