USA HISTORY

Which cause of the war saw each of the countries of Europe building up their armies (ground troops, weapons, navy) in a show of force.

(A) ** Militarism

(B) Imperialism

(C) Alliances

(D) Nationalism

(E) Industrialization

Concept note-1: -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. Militarism was one of the main causes of the First World War.

Concept note-2: -Germany’s violation of Belgian neutrality and British fears of German domination in Europe brought Britain and its empire into the war on 4 August.

Concept note-3: -The M-A-I-N acronym – militarism, alliances, imperialism and nationalism – is often used to analyse the war, and each of these reasons are cited to be the 4 main causes of World War One.