How were governments able to use empires to ease social tensions and domestic political conflicts in the nineteenth century?

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By encouraging the masses to savor foreign triumphs as examples of national glory and prestige, governments were able to distract their populations from domestic issues or conflicts and create a sense of national unity and pride. This helped to ease social tensions and create a sense of purpose for the nation.

How Were Governments Able to Use Empires to Ease Social