Which statement best summarizes Europe's experience in the mid-nineteenth century?
A) The revolutionaries of 1848 failed in the short run but won most of their demands in the long run.
B) Peaceful means were ineffective, and the established order could only be changed by violence.
C) Nationalism was a fading force of decreasing influence and would not hold sway much longer.
D) Economic change seemed to occur in a vacuum and had little relationship to political change.
E) Wealth was a stabilizing force, as the most economically developed countries experienced the least political change.
Answer: A
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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