Which statement describes the principles of the nationalist party?

a. they accepted foreign powers and admired the emperor.

b. they wanted to give more power to the warlords.

c. they wanted a revolution led by the working class.

d. they resented outside control but admired western ideas.

“They resented outside control but admired Western ideas’’ describes the principles of Nationalist party.

Option D

Explanation:

The Nationalist party is a Christian reactionary political party in Malta. In addition to the reigning Labor Party, it is one of the two most vital parties in Malta. Labor party is currently opposed by the nationalist party. So they resented outside control but admired western ideas.  

The Maltese Nationalist Party takes over the Anti-Reform Party, which was overthrown in 1883. Founded by Fortunato Mizzi, who opposes British colonial taxes and measures to promote education and the judiciary during the period of ''language question".