Question

read each question and choose the best answer. how was imperialism a cause of world war i? a. rivalry over overseas territories increased tensions in europe. b. colonies efforts to gain independence increased tensions in europe. c. alliances among overseas territories increased tensions in europe. d. efforts to stimulate trade increased tensions in european colonies.

Explanation:

To determine how imperialism caused WWI, analyze each option:

• Option A: Imperialism involves competing for overseas territories. European powers’ rivalry over colonies (e.g., in Africa, Asia) heightened tensions, as nations vied for resources and prestige. This aligns with imperialism’s role.
• Option B: Colonies’ independence efforts were more about anti - colonial struggles, not direct European tensions from imperialism’s core (power competition over territories).
• Option C: Alliances among colonies were rare and not a primary imperial - related tension source in Europe.
• Option D: Trade stimulation efforts in colonies were not the main imperial cause of European tensions; the focus was territory/resource rivalry.

Answer:

A. Rivalry over overseas territories increased tensions in Europe.