The next man will give you some further information. "The government [of Austria-Hungary] has a policy - a wise one - and sticks
steadily to it. This policy is - tranquility: keep this hive of excitable nations as quiet as possible; encourage them to amuse themselves with things less inflammatory than politics." . . . . There is a censor of the press, and apparently he is always on duty and hard at work. . . . His company of assistants read every line in these papers, and mark everything which seems to have a dangerous look. —"Stirring Times in Austria," Mark Twain, 1898 Which statement about Austria-Hungary is supported by information in the passage? Austria-Hungary enjoys freedom of the press. Austria-Hungary is concerned about ethnic unrest within its borders. Austria-Hungary’s policies are unwise, according to the population. Austria-Hungary encourages its population to think about politics.'
The phrase<em> this hive of excitable nations </em>suggests a mix of people from different places, so the answer is that <em>Austria-Hungary is concerned about ethnic unrest within its borders</em>
Austria-Hungary was an union between the two countries that lasted from 1867 to 1918, it was a very important multi-nation empire in Europe while it lasted.
