<span>Nationalism is an extreme form of patriotism and loyalty to one’s country. Nationalists place the interests of their own country above the interests of other countries. Nationalism was prevalent in early 20th century Europe and was a significant cause of World War I. Most pre-war Europeans believed in the cultural, economic and military supremacy of their nation. </span>
Republic because he was urging them to use something in his owner manner so he use the republic
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Is there answer choices ? if so i was thinking A)claiming and colonizing new islands