The “cult of the offensive” contributed to the outbreak of World War I by__________

a. encouraging nationalist populations to support war
b. providing the precipitating cause
c. exacerbating the naval arms race between Germany and Britain
d. convincing leaders that military technology conferred first-mover advantages


Answer: D

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