Question

question 4 of 10
why was england afraid of invasion at the end of the 19th century?

a. germany had just successfully invaded france.

b. a drought had caused massive food shortages.

c. soviet spies had been discovered in the united states.

d. aliens from outer space had attacked germany.

Explanation:

At the end of the 19th century, rising German military power (including its 1870-71 victory over France in the Franco-Prussian War) created geopolitical tension in Europe. England feared Germany’s expanding military and naval capabilities, making this the most plausible reason for invasion anxiety. Other options are incorrect: B is unrelated to invasion fear; C refers to the Soviet Union, which did not exist then; D is fictional.

Answer:

A. Germany had just successfully invaded France.