Throughout time, all large states have a tendency to:​

A) ​break up
B) ​modernize
C) ​become more stable
D) ​experience a rise in prosperity

Throughout history, large states have often broken up or dissolved due to various factors such as internal conflicts, external pressures, and changes in the balance of power. Examples include the breakup of the Roman Empire, the Soviet Union, and Yugoslavia. While some large states have modernized, become more stable, and experienced prosperity, these tendencies are not universal or guaranteed.