Increased competition for power among european states and led to imperialism. a. ethnocentrism b. communism c. nationalism d. capitalism

C. Nationalism

Explanation:

It can also be referred as ethnocentrism, but the answer would be nationalism.

powers  are  denied  to the  national governmentin three distinct ways: some  powers, such as the  power  to levy duties on exports or prohibit the freedom of religion, speech, press, or assembly, are expressly  denied  to the  national government  in the  constitution.

it affected it because the kingdoms (with trade) slowly got richer and richer.