Question

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. all european nations joined together to form an alliance to defend against germany. c. european and north american nations competed to control resources in africa. d. powerful european nations competed to become larger and even more powerful

Explanation:

• Option A is incorrect: Nationalism was a rising, not declining, force in pre-WWI Europe, fueling tensions between nations.
• Option B is incorrect: European nations formed competing alliance systems (Triple Entente and Triple Alliance), not a single unified alliance against Germany.
• Option C is incorrect: While European nations competed for African resources (imperialism), North American nations were not major participants in this competition for African control as a WWI precursor.
• Option D is correct: The pre-WWI era saw intense militarism, imperialism, and competition between major European powers (like Britain, Germany, France) to expand their empires, military strength, and global influence, which was a core factor leading to the war.

Answer:

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