Belgium's ports were close to the British<span> coast and German control of Belgium would have been seen as a serious threat to </span>Britain. In the end,Britain<span> refused to ignore the events of 4 August 1914, when Germany attacked France through Belgium. Within hours, </span>Britain<span> declared war on Germany.</span>
A. Dissatisfaction with Athens's growing empire<span />
D. It allowed their populations to grow quickly.
