Which of the Following Did Not Occur in the Second

Multiple Choice

Which of the following did not occur in the second half of the nineteenth century?

A) With the exception of the Russian Empire and the Ottoman Empire, each European state possessed a parliament.
B) Nationalism emerged as a decisive force.
C) The Concert of Europe was strengthened and major wars were avoided.
D) The standard of living rose significantly in industrializing countries.
E) The use of diplomacy was replaced by military aggression.