According to the Text, Why Was War Considered a Good

question 54

Multiple Choice

According to the text, why was war considered a good thing at the start of the twentieth century?

• A) Spread of nationalism
• B) For the past century, most wars had been swift and ended with decisive European victories.
• C) Widespread desire for revenge for past wrongs
• D) Eagerness to assert superiority of weapons technology
• E) All of these

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