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Set 5: Command of Evidence

Explanation

Answer: B

PASSAGE

The Treaty of Westphalia (1648) ended the Thirty Years' War and established the principle of state sovereignty—that each nation controls its own territory without external interference. This is considered a foundation of modern international relations.

What concept did the Treaty of Westphalia establish?

A. Global government.
B. The right of nations to govern themselves without outside interference.✓ Correct
C. Religious uniformity across Europe.
D. The dissolution of all European monarchies.

Detailed Explanation

The text defines state sovereignty as 'each nation controls its own territory without external interference. '

Key Evidence:

• "state sovereignty"

• "without external interference"

Why others are wrong: A (Sovereignty is the opposite of global control.), C (Not mentioned; the war had religious aspects, but the result was sovereignty.), D (Not mentioned.).

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