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.
B. The powers that are not specifically assigned to the federal government
Wu Zhao lowered taxes, and increased food production. Also Wu funded public projects and tried to reduce the power of the military in China. Wu also replaced aristocratic military men with scholar-officals.
Stage 1: Slave ships from Britain to west Africa carrying Cloth, Guns, and drink which are then traded for men, women, and children.
Stage 2: The slaves are traded for said goods and those who did not comply would be shot.
Stage 3: Slaves would be sold to the highest bidder.
If by Christian Church you mean Catholic Church(as their was and is the Eastern Orthodox, which historically didn't get along well with Catholics) then the Reformation.
