During World War I:
Correct answer: B. nationalism proved a stronger force than socialism
- A. the failure of nationalism to motivate populations to a defense of country meant that governments had to conscript soldiers
- B. nationalism proved a stronger force than socialism
- C. socialist workers from different European countries banded together as workers to fight for workers' rights
- D. socialism died as a political movement and was not resurrected until after WWII
Explanation
Although socialist internationalism encouraged workers to oppose nationalism, the outbreak of World War I showed that national loyalty was generally more powerful. Socialist parties in several countries largely supported their own governments once war began.
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