What Is a Preemptive War

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Multiple Choice

What is a preemptive war?

• A)A war initiated by a state because it anticipates an imminent attack from an adversary.
• B)A war initiated by a state because it anticipates its adversary will become stronger in the future.
• C)A war initiated by a state because another state has refused to honor its treaty commitments.
• D)A defensive war fought by a state after it has suffered a surprise attack.
• E)A war fought over the restriction of trade during a crisis between two states.

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