Which statement best describes Europe just before World War I? a The formation of opposing alliance systems increased international distrust. b European leaders resorted to a policy of appeasement to solve international disputes. c The communist nations promoted violent revolution throughout Western Europe. d Most nations practiced isolationism and just worried about their own countries issues.

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Jaqueline Hess

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8 August, 20:36

Which statement best describes Europe just before World War I? a The formation of opposing alliance systems increased international distrust. b European leaders resorted to a policy of appeasement to solve international disputes. c The communist nations promoted violent revolution throughout Western Europe. d Most nations practiced isolationism and just worried about their own countries issues.

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Keely Lane · Answer 1

Right choice: a The formation of opposing alliance systems increased international distrust.

Explanation:

There were two large alliances facing each other in Europe: the Triple Alliance - Germany, Austria, Italy - and the Triple Entente - France, Britain, Russia.

This system of political-military alliances against other powers was the basis of defense and security in Europe in the late 19th century and the early 20th century. Secret diplomatic agreements and treaties with secret clauses were a normal practice in power politics. This international environment fed distrust among all and it's viewed as one of the reasons of WWI outbreak.