In late nineteenth-century Europe, increased competition for foreign markets and the growing importance of domestic demand for economic development led to which of the following?

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The increased competition and importance of domestic demand led to a strong reaction against free trade and the imposition of steep protective tariffs by most nations, as they tried to protect their own industries and economies. This protectionist trend contributed to tension and conflicts between countries, ultimately leading to World War I.

In Late Nineteenth-Century Europe, Increased Competition for Foreign Markets and the Growing