Little brothers English/History Class

Why was England insecure about its position in the world near the end of the 19th century? (12 points)

a.) A plague had wiped out more then half of England's population.

b.) England had been attacked by the German army, which weakened Englands defenses.

c.) A drought had destroyed much of England's food supply, and people were starving.

d.) Other equally powerful countries have been attacked and defeated.