Which describes the effect of militarism in the years leading up to World War I?

European nations joined the League of Nations.

African colonies revolted against their European rulers.

Countries built large armies and stockpiled powerful weapons.

Countries built large armies and stockpiled powerful weapons.

Explanation:

In an effort to hold onto their territorial as well as world colonies and might, many European nations expanded their military industries and armies, as well as expanded colonial rule and spheres of influence wherever they could. This led to countries drawing recruits and forcing colonies to produce war material for the host nation during World War I.

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an era of negotiation.

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