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

Answer 1

The correct response is:

D. there was a series of international crises.

In the years preceding World War I, international tensions were heightened by various crises, including the Balkan Wars and complex alliances, which contributed to an environment of instability that ultimately led to the outbreak of the war in 1914.