1. What contributed to the tensions that fostered the beginning of World War I? Select ALL that

apply.

A. Imperialism

C. nationalism

B. militarism

D. socialism

"Imperialism, nationalism, militarism, socialism" contributed to the tensions that fostered the beginning of World War I.

Answer: A, B, C and D

Explanation:

Nationalism, imperialism, militarism and socialism or alliances were the four general causes which led to World War I. Nationalism has caused many small countries to revolt and seek independence from imperialism. Focusing on militarism meant they had the means to inflict major damage.

The final event drived to the start of the war was the Archduke Ferdinand's and his wife Sophia in Sarajevo's assassination in June 1914 of Austria-Hungary. When Austria declared war on Serbia, several other countries were forced to go to war by the alliances that had been negotiated over the previous years.