In 1914 Germany invaded Belgium in violation of a neutrality agreement with the country. The British press reported on atrocities committed by German soldiers on Belgian civilians, both real and invented. Why did the British press sensationalize these reports?
A. They wanted to upset German soldiers and encourage them to desert the German Army
OBThey wanted to drive a wedge between Germany and its Central Powers allies, Austria-Hungary and Italy
C. They wanted to build popular support in the United States for US entry into the war against the Central Powers
D. They wanted to erode popular support in Germany for the war effort and encourage the German government to withdraw its forces