Under a structural explanation, the central problem of European security in the first half of the twentieth century was:

Correct answer: C. The rise of a united Germany

  • A. Nationalism
  • B. Economic crisis
  • C. The rise of a united Germany
  • D. None of the options given are correct

Explanation

A structural explanation focuses on the distribution of power rather than leaders’ personalities or short-term economic conditions. The emergence of a powerful, unified Germany upset Europe’s balance and became the central security problem.

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