USA HISTORY

AMERICAN IMPERIALISM(1890 1919)

THE UNITED STATES IN WORLD WAR I

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Militarism means ____

(A) ** Building up armed forces and getting ready for war

(B) Having pride in your nation

(C) Trying to build an empire

(D) Agreements to help others

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Concept note-1: -militaristically. Militaristic means emphasizing readiness to wage war. A militaristic government is focused on building up its armed forces, and often acts aggressively toward other countries. When members of an army are regularly seen marching through city streets, you can describe that city as militaristic.

Concept note-2: -noun. Britannica Dictionary definition of MILITARISM. [noncount] : the opinions or actions of people who believe that a country should use military methods, forces, etc., to gain power and to achieve its goals. The administration has been criticized for the militarism of its foreign policy.

Concept note-3: -Militarism. the policy of building up strong armed forces to prepare for war.

Concept note-4: -Militarism denoted a rise in military expenditure, an increase in military and naval forces, more influence of the military men upon the policies of the civilian government, and a preference for force as a solution to problems.

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.