Which statement best expresses the reason world war i started?
a the growing tensions between serbia and russia were irreparable and war was inevitable.
b the heir to the austrian throne was assassinated.
c the wife of germany's leader was assassinated and negotiations of settlement between germany and serbia could not be reached.
d italy wanted to free italians under austro-hungarian rule.

Describe the technology advancements that lead to explorers being able to sail great distances. [[ps: doesn't explain where. i am only speculating it's in europe.

Germany italy and japan formed the tripartite pact in part because they: a. hoped to convince the united states to stay out of world war ii b. share the ruling philosophies based on communist economics c. resented the agreements they were forced to sign at the munich conference d. believed their territories were threatened by aggressive foreign states

Igor stravinksy’s ballet, the rite of spring, featured clashing music, harsh sounds and deliberately ugly dancing. upon its premier, theater goers literally rioted in the seats of the venue. historians argue this moment is a “breaking point” where europe proves it is destined to be plunged into world war i. why would historians make such a claim? a people were genuinely angry that someone so bad at composing could make a ballet b the ballet represents colonialism. it showed the consequences of centuries of exploitation of non-european people. c the ballet represents the changing ideologies of modernity. the youth of europe breaking all the old rules and the old guard clinging on to the last bits of power d the ballet represents war itself. it drudged up old rivalries between the french and german peoples, inciting the lust for combat.