The ruling classes of capitalist nations led their countries into a fierce competition for colonies in order that their national economies expand and prosper.This led to World War I.This reflects the view of __________.
A)Vladimir Ilyich Lenin
B)Konrad Lorenz
C)George Kennan
D)Edward O.Wilson
E)Carl von Clausewitz

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This reflects the view of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin, who argued that imperialism and the competition for colonies were a result of the economic interests of the ruling classes in capitalist nations. He believed that this led to tensions and eventually to the outbreak of World War I.

The Ruling Classes of Capitalist Nations Led Their Countries into a Fierce