Question

Which of the following best explains how the alliance system contributed to the outbreak of World War I?

A. Alliances had limited trade, causing economic problems and spurring unrest.

B. Rival alliances had promoted tension rather than security.

C. Alliances had failed to prevent food shortages among affiliated nations.

D. Allies had been plotting to help each other conquer neighboring territories.

My Answer: D

Answer 1

I disagree, but re-read your text materials. They may agree with D even if I don't. :)

Answer 2

Ok, thank you for your input!

Answer 3

Did you finish the test?
What were the answers?

Answer 4

Do you finish the test?

Answer 5

It would be B, Rival alliances had promoted tension rather than security. I can't see how D would work, as the Allies never really conquered other territories; the Alliance system left Germany stranded between two large allies that could storm in at any moment; other countries had other alliances with each other that led to tension because of other nation's outlooks, if that makes sense. Like how Germany was allied to Austria-Hungary, and Russia had Serbia- when Serbia killed the Archduke, Germany as Austria-Hungary's ally encouraged them to fight back and declare war, which caused tensions with other nations as Russia came in, and soon Britain and France-

Answer 6

i just took the test and the answer to this particular question is B