List 5 factors that Germany and Japan share in their rise as Nation-States

Both regions also shared a common history, real and mythical stories of common ancestors provided another force for unification. Other common elements for culture, like religion and social customs, further served to create a sense of sameness that could be used to breed nationalism when threatened by outsiders.

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"germany's geographic location was an advantage when it was on the offensive in the war because it was situated next to an extremely wide river, the rhine, which was difficult for the allies to cross."