Which of the Following Was NOT a Cause of the Second

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT a cause of the Second World War's expansion from a European war to a genuinely global conflict?

• A)The eruption of conflict between Axis and Allied forces in French and German colonies in Africa.
• B)Germany's submarine campaign to starve out Great Britain.
• C)Japan's surprise attack on the Allies in the Pacific and its stunning early success.
• D)The fighting in North Africa,which threatened the Suez Canal and Allied access to Middle Eastern oil.
• E)The establishment of an alliance between Nazi Germany and the Empire of Japan.

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Definitions:

Price Change

A variation in the cost of goods or services over time in the marketplace.

Substitution Effect

The substitution effect occurs when consumers replace pricier items with less expensive alternatives as prices rise, thereby altering their consumption patterns.

Demand Reduction

A decrease in the quantity of a good or service that consumers are willing and able to purchase at a given price.

Price Increase

An upward adjustment in the selling price of goods or services, often due to factors like increased production costs or higher demand.