Question

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which of the following factors was not a major cause of world war i?
a. military alliances that required countries to protect each other from attacks
b. growing feelings of loyalty to powerful empires rather than small nations
c. increasingly large military forces building up throughout europe
d. competition between european states for territory around the world

Explanation:

World War I causes included military alliances (A), large military build - ups (C), and imperial competition (D). Nationalism (loyalty to one's own nation, not empires) was a cause. Option B is incorrect as loyalty to empires was not a major cause. Nationalism (loyalty to small nations) was a factor.

Answer:

B. Growing feelings of loyalty to powerful empires rather than small nations