European Diplomacy During the Eighteenth Century Was Predicated on the Idea

European diplomacy during the eighteenth century was predicated on the idea that

A) sea power was the basis of real power.
B) in a balance of power, one state should not achieve dominance over another.
C) a country's empire determined its greatness.
D) the charisma of a ruler determined a country's success in foreign policy.
E) the largest army always wins.