Some nations of Europe were bound by solemn nonintervention pacts with Germany. Other nations were assured by Germany
that they need never fear invasion. Nonintervention pact or not,
the fact remains that they were attacked, overrun, thrown into
modern slavery at an hour's notice or even without any notice
at all.
How does this paragraph MOST contribute to the speech as a whole?
A
It arouses sympathy for the nations that Nazi Germany has overrun.
B
It contrasts the effects of intervention with failure to intervene.
C
It summarizes the history that has led to the current war in Europe.
D
It provides evidence that German aşsurances cannot be trusted.