For much of the nineteenth century, in many parts of Europe, we saw an expansion of democracy and citizen rights. Many of those same countries that were becoming more democratic turned towards authoritarian and racist/nationalist policies in the 1930s. Based on evidence provided, Why did this occur in Europe? (Provide 2-3 pieces of evidence to support your claim)

the correct answer option is: weapons.

explanation:

tensions rose as the two opposing superpowers competed for 'weapons'.

referring to the cold war (1945-1991), the two superpowers, usa and ussr, experienced a phase of struggle and conflict with each other. these two superpowers considered each other as a threat to their survival and thus opted for policies to strengthen their positions.

the two superpowers never went to war with each other directly but competed for weapons to preserve their positions.

the answer is a new goverment.