Which of the following statements about nation-states is accurate?(1 point)

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The first nation-states emerged in the twentieth century.
The first nation-states emerged in the twentieth century.

All countries by definition are nation-states.
All countries by definition are nation-states.

To be considered a nation-state, a country must have two official languages.
To be considered a nation-state, a country must have two official languages.

In the modern world, most countries are nation-states.

Answer 1

The most accurate statement about nation-states from the options provided is:

In the modern world, most countries are nation-states.

This statement reflects the common understanding that many countries aim to align the concept of nation (a group of people sharing common cultural elements) with state (a political entity). While not all countries fit perfectly within the nation-state model, a significant number do.

The other statements are incorrect for the following reasons:

• The first nation-states emerged in the twentieth century. (Incorrect: Nation-states began to emerge in the late Middle Ages and early modern period, long before the twentieth century.)
• All countries by definition are nation-states. (Incorrect: Some countries are multi-national or do not have a single defining national identity, so they cannot be classified strictly as nation-states.)
• To be considered a nation-state, a country must have two official languages. (Incorrect: A nation-state may have one or multiple official languages; the number of official languages is not a defining characteristic of a nation-state.)