The statement "War made the state, and the state made war":
Correct answer: A. Comes from the work of historical sociologist Charles Tilly
- A. Comes from the work of historical sociologist Charles Tilly
- B. Applies to the development and use of atomic weapons
- C. Is the primary argument of Robert Heinlein
- D. Is used to explain civil conflict in Africa
Explanation
Charles Tilly used the phrase to show how warfare encouraged rulers to build taxation, administration, and coercive institutions, while stronger states in turn organised further wars. It is a historical-sociological explanation of state formation.
Report an error
The more specific you are, the faster it gets fixed. A source beats an opinion.
Prefer email? [email protected]
Practise Conflict and Security Studies
422 free Conflict and Security Studies MCQs from International Relations, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.
Discussion
Stuck on an option, or know a faster way to get there? Ask or explain it here.
No comments yet. Be the first to explain this one.
Exams that ask International Relations questions like this
International Relations is on 2 papers prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for every one of them.