I’m not sure if it’s correct but c) the nation as a whole, would probably be the best answer to go with.
( sorry if it’s wrong)
Europe before 1914
Fear of Germany's growing strength encouraged Russia and France to enter into alliance in 1893. ... The new and unlikely friendship between these three powers heightened German fears of 'encirclement' and deepened the divide among the European powers. Imperial rifts worsened these divisions and tensions.
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Answer: That's a excellent sales-pitch.
[not sure if that's the type of answer you wanted or not}
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Hey there,
Based on my research, you correct answer would be

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~Jurgen
Pretty sure its cristopher colunbus