Which reason does not explain why the economies of many European nations were devastated at the end of World War I ?

Governments had raised taxes and borrowed money to wage war.

Many companies had closed, resulting in high unemployment among former soldiers.

They could no longer trade with the United States because of the depression there.

Latin American and Asian markets for European goods had dried up.

they could no longer trade with the United States because of the depression there

Explanation:

Great Depression existed

labor leaders and organizations had the power to demand it.

explanation:

workers got a five-day workweek because the bcea protects and respect the rights of the employees. labor leaders and other groups demanded it.

the correct answer option is: weapons.

explanation:

tensions rose as the two opposing superpowers competed for 'weapons'.

referring to the cold war (1945-1991), the two superpowers, usa and ussr, experienced a phase of struggle and conflict with each other. these two superpowers considered each other as a threat to their survival and thus opted for policies to strengthen their positions.

the two superpowers never went to war with each other directly but competed for weapons to preserve their positions.