- Imperialism was a process which was very prevalent in Countries during this time. Many people wanted to build empires throughout the world using imperialism. Countries would often get into disagreements among themselves over who had control. Countries would become jealous and to them war seemed like the only choice.
- Nationalism was a process that was very popular then and is still popular now. Nationalism is when a one is loyal to their country and the ways of their country. Nationalism brought countries together such as Germany and Italy, but it also pulled countries apart. For example, eastern European empires ruled many nations who wanted to be independent. There were threats to ignite war which was a cause to world War I.