Question

question 4 of 10
why did england feel vulnerable to attack at the end of the 19th century?
a. a plague had killed hundreds of thousands of people across the
country.

b. the king had recently died, and england had no consistent
leadership.

c. half of englands food supply had been destroyed by drought.

d. other countries were improving their militaries and growing
stronger.

Explanation:

To determine why England felt vulnerable to attack at the end of the 19th century, we analyze each option:

• Option A: There was no major plague killing hundreds of thousands in England at the end of the 19th century, so this is incorrect.
• Option B: England had a stable leadership structure (constitutional monarchy) at this time, and the death of a king wouldn't lead to a lack of consistent leadership in the way described, so this is incorrect.
• Option C: There was no widespread drought destroying half of England's food supply at the end of the 19th century, so this is incorrect.
• Option D: During the late 19th century, other nations (like Germany, the United States) were industrializing and modernizing their militaries, becoming more powerful. This would make England feel vulnerable as its relative military and global power position was being challenged.

Answer:

D. Other countries were improving their militaries and growing stronger.