Which of these is not a way in which major european nations were competing for power before world war 1?
a. promoting nationalism and loyalty among citizens.
b. increasing the size of their millitaries
c. invading big nations in europe
d. colonizing foreign lands for natural resources

Option: C. Invading big nations in Europe

Explanation:

Majority of the European nations were competing for power before World War I as they engaged in promoting nationalism, increasing their military capacity and colonizing lands outside of Europe to get access to natural resources. Increasing hostility between several European countries with the rise of Imperialism brought the rush to colonization and annexation of several territories.

i believe we're not a republic so that is a hard question

he supported the seperation of church and state. he also promoted religious tolerance.