Read the sentence below and answer the question that follows.
Growing nationalism encouraged independence movements in Kenya and Nigeria.
The word underlined in the sentence above can best be defined as __________.
A.
one nation extending its power over another by taking its territory
B.
the intentional and organized killing of a group of people based on their nationality
C.
a penalty that nations place on a government that is mistreating its citizens
D.
a desire shared by members of a nation to create an independent state, free from foreign rule
Please select the best answer from the choices provided
A
B
C
D