Question

which factors contributed to growing tensions in europe on the eve of world war i? check all that apply. countries built massive armed forces to protect their interests. countries signed trade alliances promising to sell goods to one another. countries made promises to protect one another if attacked. countries competed with one another to build worldwide empires. countries encouraged strong feelings of devotion to the homeland.

Explanation:

• Militarism: Building massive armed forces (militarism) was a factor as it created an arms - race - like situation, increasing tensions.
• Alliances: Mutual protection pacts (alliances) meant that a conflict between two countries could quickly draw in others.
• Imperialism: Competition for empires (imperialism) led to disputes over colonies and resources.
• Nationalism: Strong devotion to homeland (nationalism) could lead to aggressive foreign policies and a sense of superiority over other nations.

Trade alliances (promising to sell goods) were more about economic cooperation and did not directly contribute to the growing tensions that led to World War I in the same way as the other factors.

Answer:

• Countries built massive armed forces to protect their interests.
• Countries made promises to protect one another if attacked.
• Countries competed with one another to build worldwide empires.
• Countries encouraged strong feelings of devotion to the homeland.