How did militarism contribute to the start of World War I?

Responses
A Militarism influenced government and many nations became military dictatorships leading to the war.Militarism influenced government and many nations became military dictatorships leading to the war.
B Militarism created an environment where war was a way of resolving disputes over negotiation or diplomacy.Militarism created an environment where war was a way of resolving disputes over negotiation or diplomacy.
C The competition between countries to build powerful armies acted as the sole reason for the start of the war.The competition between countries to build powerful armies acted as the sole reason for the start of the war.
D Militarism created an environment where people only listened to generals, in turn, causing conflict and starting the war.

B Militarism created an environment where war was a way of resolving disputes over negotiation or diplomacy.