What ironic counterfactual was suggested by British historian A. J. P. Taylor?
a. Without war, Germany might have achieved mastery over Europe.
b. If the world had made it to 1916 without a war, it is possible the Germans might have felt deterred.
c. Without WWI, Britain's army might have mutinied.
d. Without the assassination, the growth in Russian strength might have deterred Germany from recklessly backing Austria.
e. Without the war in 1914, French nationalism would have built up its military beyond the ability of the Germans to contest.
Answer: a
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