Causes of WWI Quick Check

Question

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Which of the following offers the best analysis of why an alliance system emerged in Europe? (1 point)
• Great Britain and Germany were engaged in a fierce naval arms race.
• Germany felt isolated by Russia and France.
• Italy remained neutral with the outbreak of war.
• European countries sought to maintain a balance of power.

Answer 1

The best analysis for why an alliance system emerged in Europe is that European countries sought to maintain a balance of power.