Britain's Willingness to Go to War in 1914 Was Based

question 82

Multiple Choice

Britain's willingness to go to war in 1914 was based on logic similar to that of the Spartans in 421 BCE. Thucydides justified their logic, which most closely resembled which of the following?

• A)If war is likely, it is better to fight it before the enemy became even stronger.
• B)If war is likely, it is better to spend enough money on arms to win.
• C)If war is likely, it is better to have strong allies.
• D)If war is likely, money does not matter as much as a draft.

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