In the years preceding World War I

Question

Responses
A world tensions declined.world tensions declined.
B military expenditures decreased.military expenditures decreased.
C imperialistic ambitions seemed to decline.imperialistic ambitions seemed to decline.
D there was a series of international crises.there was a series of international crises.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

D there was a series of international crises.

In the years leading up to World War I, several international crises, including the Balkan Wars and various colonial conflicts, contributed to rising tensions among the major powers of Europe, ultimately leading to the outbreak of war in 1914.