USA HISTORY

AMERICAN IMPERIALISM(1890 1919)

CAUSES OF WORLD WAR I

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Which of the following is the best example of militarism?

(A) ** England building a powerful navy.

(B) The French singing their national anthem.

(C) France’s alliance with England.

(D) The British teaching English in India

EXPLANATIONS BELOW

Concept note-1: -Explanation: Militarism by definition is the build up of a countries armed forces through stocking up weapons and war equipment as well as take a conscription of those legible to serve in the military when a levy is needed. In the case of the answer, it is the country of England building up their navy department.

Concept note-2: -What is an example of militarism today? An example of militarism today is witnessed in North Korea, which still spends heavily on military power to ensure the country’s stability. The country has strong military parades and capacity, which influences the economic and political aspects of the country.

Concept note-3: -Militarism could have cause the war due to the naval and arms race. The main event of Militarism causing World War one was the naval rivalry which was made after 1900. Britain had the most powerful navy in the world. The new Keiser Wilhelm announced his intention to build a bigger German navy than Britain.

Concept note-4: -Military power was considered essential for maintaining Britain’s imperial and trade interests. The Royal Navy, by far the world’s largest naval force, was engaged in protecting shipping, trade routes and colonial ports.

Concept note-5: -M Militarism-this was where countries built up their armies. Each country tried to compete to build the biggest army. This created a lot of rivalry and tension and it made countries suspicious of each other. They wanted to test their armies and prove they were the best in a war.