CLEP Western Civ II

Answer: E - England entered World War I because the Germans invaded Belgium. Belgium had the misfortune to be located between Germany and France; thus, the German campaign began within its borders. It became apparent that the German army did not intend merely passing through, but was militarily occupying the territory and exploiting its resources. Sensationalismin the popular press about atrocities fanned opposition to the German occupation, causing Britain to enter the war on the side of France and Russia.