Nationalism was closely linked to militarism. It fostered delusions about the relative military strength of European nations. Many living in the Great Powers considered their nations to be militarily superior and better equipped to win a future war in Europe.
imperialism
explanation:
A policy by which strong nations extend their political, military, and economic control over weaker territories.
The Romans used taxes to control territories this angered many people
It was all of these countries that allied with Austria-Hungary during World War I. It was this complex system of alliances that had formed in the early 1900s that was partially responsible for WWI.
