In 1750-1900 countries were going through periods of rapid industrialization because of the industrial revolution. this industrialization brought on mass production of weaponry and goods which lead countries to participate in an arms race against one another to see who has the superior weapons, machinery, and resources. this constant competition echoed out culturally and socially too, hence the origin of nationalism.
The answer in B. "A band of angels coming after me."
B. False, the narrator only plays a trick on the girl.
I could topple over those stacks of books if you don't move them!
