Why Was the Alliance System Before World War I Considered

question 54

Multiple Choice

Why was the alliance system before World War I considered dangerous?

• A)The alliance system created the Cold War.
• B)The large number of allies increased uncertainty about what others would do.
• C)Great powers failed to establish alliances to protect their security.
• D)Great powers could not be trusted to deliver on their promises to defend their allies.

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