107k views
3 votes
Why did nationalism contribute to the rise of an empire in this period?

User Lucyjosef
by
7.1k points

1 Answer

5 votes

Answer:

The colonies supplied the European imperial powers with raw materials and markets to sell their manufactured goods. Nationalism leads people to believe their nation is better than other nations and leads them to seek to be independent state while disregarding other nations, causing conflict.

Step-by-step explanation:

User Ken Sharp
by
7.3k points