Question

question 7 of 10
tensions in europe before world war i were most increased by:

a. secret alliances.

b. food shortages.

c. trade agreements.

d. bank panics.

Explanation:

Before World War I, secret alliances (like the Triple Entente and Triple Alliance) created a web of obligations. If one nation was attacked, its allies were bound to join, escalating tensions as conflicts could quickly involve multiple powers. Food shortages (B) were more a wartime issue, trade agreements (C) generally reduce tensions, and bank panics (D) were not a primary pre - WWI tension - increasing factor.

Answer:

A. Secret alliances.