USA HISTORY

AMERICAN IMPERIALISM 1890 1919

CAUSES OF WORLD WAR I

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of these is NOT a characteristic of militarism?
A
Building larger navies
B
Recruiting larger armies
C
Reducing the size of the military
D
Making better weapons
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Militarism can variously be understood as: an ideology glorifying war; the propensity to use force; military buildup; excessive influence (of either the institution of the military or of the military–industrial complex (MIC)); or the influence of military relations on social relations in general.

Detailed explanation-2: -Militarism is when the government extensively promotes and develops the country’s military for aggressive use against any enemies. In such a society, the military plays a central role in the government, if not the predominant role. North Korea, the Soviet Union and Sparta are three examples of militaristic societies.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Impact of Militarism on the Environment In its ongoing work, global militarism has at its disposal a significant portion of the world’s human and financial resources. The development of the military sector of the economy takes place at the expense of the civilian sector.

Detailed explanation-4: -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.

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