Germany, Austria-Hungary, and other nations agreed to mutual defense treaties. This is an example of what factor that led to the breakout of World War I?

(1 point)
Responses

militarism

militarism

alliances

alliances

imperialism

imperialism

nationalism

1 answer

The correct response is alliances. The mutual defense treaties between nations like Germany and Austria-Hungary created a network of alliances that contributed to the escalation of conflict and ultimately led to the breakout of World War I.