Question

why did not the eastern and central european country share collective identity or a common culture in the 18th century AD ?

Answer 1

The eastern and central European countries did not share collective identity or a common culture in the 18th century AD because:

• The rate and effects of industrialization was not the same in both these regions. As a result, the pace of progress and development was different
• Western European countries consisted of Roman Catholics whereas the Eastern European countries consisted of Orthodox Christians

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