Question

question 6 of 10
which statement best describes one factor that led to world war i?
a. feelings of nationalism declined as european nations began to work together.
b. european and north american nations competed to control resources in africa.
c. powerful european nations competed to become larger and even more powerful.
d. all european nations joined together to form an alliance to defend against germany.

Explanation:

Intense imperial and military competition among major European powers (like Britain, Germany, France) for territory, resources, and dominance was a key pre-war tension that contributed to the outbreak of World War I. Option A is incorrect because nationalism was rising, not declining. Option B is wrong as North American nations were not major competitors for African resources in the lead-up to WWI. Option D is false because European nations formed opposing alliances, not a single alliance against Germany.

Answer:

C. Powerful European nations competed to become larger and even more powerful.