Which of the following is NOT a logical explanation for states' protectionist behavior leading up to the Great Depression?

A. States needed less foreign trade due to increased domestic production.
B. States trusted each other less in the aftermath of World War I.
C. States were playing a dangerous game of tit-for-tat.
D. The lack of a global organization encouraged protectionist behavior.
E. Increased nationalism contributed to more protectionist policies.


Answer: A

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