AMERICAN IMPERIALISM 1890 1919
THE UNITED STATES IN WORLD WAR I
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Question
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Which of the following best describes the reason WWI began in 1914?
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build up of large militaries and intense nationalism in Europe
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Germany’s submarine warfare against America
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Spanish mistreatment of Cubans and Filipinos
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Formation of a weak League of Nations
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The assassination of Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand (June 28, 1914) was the main catalyst for the start of the Great War (World War I).
Detailed explanation-2: -Nationalism led to this situation because it was responsible for pushing countries to expand their influence in Europe. This caused tensions between the major powers of Europe. For example, there was an intense arms race and naval race between several European nations in the buildup to World War I.
Detailed explanation-3: -Nationalism was a prominent force in early 20th century Europe and a significant cause of World War I. Nationalism is an intense form of patriotism or loyalty to one’s country.
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