Question

which of the following factors was not a major cause of world war i? a. growing feelings of loyalty to powerful empires rather than small nations b. competition between european states for territory around the world c. increasingly large military forces building up throughout europe d. military alliances that required countries to protect each other from attacks

Explanation:

The major causes of WWI include imperial competition (B), militarism/Conscription (C), and defensive military alliances (D). In contrast, the era saw rising nationalism (loyalty to small/national groups, not empires), making option A not a major cause.

Answer:

A. Growing feelings of loyalty to powerful empires rather than small nations