Question 17 of 60 What role did European militarism play in the years leading up to World War I?
A. It allowed military leaders to seize control of European
governments.
B. It led European countries to build up enormous military forces.
C. It forced European states to spread their militaries thinly across
the globe.
D. It encouraged European powers to break their military alliances.
SUBMIT

-European countries focused on building up their military forces, preparing for war.

Explanation:

i believe the answer is d.

the option which was not a function of missionaries in the northwest was the first one - they established posts for trading furs and other goods.

missionaries were sent around the world to spread religion and their knowledge and others - they were not merchants who sold furs and other goods.