Question

during the early 1900s, the european nation whose increase in military forces and equipment alarmed other european nations was
○ russia.
○ italy.
○ france.
○ germany.

Explanation:

In the early 1900s, Germany's rapid military buildup (including naval and army expansion) under Kaiser Wilhelm II and the influence of militaristic policies alarmed other European nations, contributing to tensions leading to WWI. Russia, Italy, and France's military growth was not as alarming in terms of provoking widespread concern as Germany's.

Answer:

D. Germany.