Question: According to Tilly, why were European nations able to transform into "national states" between the 16th and 20th centuries? What role do the police and the army play in the formation of national states? How does Tilly suggest that these states earn the revenue needed to sustain a national army and police force? What specific type of war is needed and why? Do you feel like the USA has ever engaged in wars for this reason? Keep this question in mind as we move through the next several chapters