The economy was not doing well, soldiers were coming home with horrible PTSD and after-shock, the great depression was going on, etc. :)
B: god is in control of history
The Holy Roman Empire comprised most of Mordern Germany.
The restoration of Chinese rule, the voyages of Zheng he, and the reintroduction of civil service examinations are all associated with the rise of nationalism, among other things.
Marquis de Lafayette helped to train the American colonists and even served in battle with them. Lafayette first came to the American colonies in 1777. Upon arrival, was appointed a Major General in the colonial army. From there, he taught the American colonists military techniques, strategies, and other important information needed to defeat the British. He even fought for the American colonists in the Battle of Brandywine. His help was imperative to the colonists success against the British.