Which events accelerated the rise of aggressive nationalism in europe after world war i? a. the great depression in the united states, which triggered a worldwide depression marked by inflation and widespread poverty. b. the rise of communism in russia during world war i and the establishment of a communist government. c. competition among european powers to accelerate their economies, which led to large-scale industrialization. d. persecution of gypsies and other ethnic minorities under the nazi regime resulting in increased nationalistic separatist movements.