cherrygreyson cherrygreyson 24-04-2018 History contestada Question 5 Unsaved Which of the following would NOT be a reason imperialism was a cause of World War I? Question 5 options: The competition for colonies caused European countries to view each other as competitors. European colonies were also dragged into the conflict, making it a true world-wide war. The desire for more land in Eastern Europe led to tensions in the Balkans. Great Britain's push to outlaw all empires angered Germany.