Question

The most important reason militarism contributed to growing tensions in Europe was because

growth of a country’s military became a competition.
countries were less likely to use diplomacy to solve conflict.
countries conscripted men from outside their own country.
some countries’ militaries remained small.

Answer 1

growth of a country’s military became a competition.

Explanation: Militarism fostered an arms race and military buildup (e.g., naval rivalry between Britain and Germany) that increased suspicion, fear, and the likelihood of conflict, making diplomacy harder.