Which of the following attitudes created tension between the concept of nation-state and colonial empire?
A) Colonies were viewed as valuable sources of new technological and scientific information.
B) The mother countries drafted colonists to increase the size of their armies for European military campaigns.
C) Colonies were seen as subordinate to their mother countries, often with no representation in their governments.
D) The mother countries refused to educate their colonial subjects.

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The concept of nation-state emphasizes sovereignty and self-governance, while colonial empires often treated colonies as subordinate, denying them representation in government. This discrepancy created tension between the ideals of nation-states and the realities of colonial rule.

Which of the Following Attitudes Created Tension Between the Concept