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Question 4 • Crowley Credit Recovery US History Studies Since 1877 A

How did alliances contribute to the start of World War I?

Answer
A
Alliances made it easier for nations to negotiate peace treaties.
B
Because of alliances, fewer nations needed to participate in the war.
C
Alliances required nations to defend each other against aggression.
D
A set of alliances helped nations respond peacefully to problems.

Explanation

Alliance agreements often obligated countries to support and defend one another if a member was attacked. After the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, these commitments drew additional nations into the conflict, helping a regional crisis grow into World War I. So the correct choice is “Alliances required nations to defend each other against aggression.”

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