Question

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

Explanation:

1. "Countries encouraged strong feelings of devotion to the homeland" (Nationalism) was a factor as it led to rivalries.
2. "Countries made promises to protect one another if attacked" (Alliances) increased tensions as conflicts could drag in more nations.
3. "Countries competed with one another to build worldwide empires" (Imperialism) created competition over colonies.
4. "Countries built massive armed forces to protect their interests" (Militarism) escalated tensions through arms races. The option about trade alliances (selling goods) is not a main tension factor for WWI.

Answer:

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