USA HISTORY

AMERICAN IMPERIALISM 1890 1919

THE UNITED STATES IN WORLD WAR I

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which statement best describes militarism?
A
establishing a classless society through government force
B
the policy of maintaining a large armed force for the aggressive pursuit of national interests
C
the policy of requiring citizens to serve during a country crisis
D
restricting the activities of the army when maintaining public order
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 – the policy of building up armed forces in aggressive preparedness for war and their use as a tool of diplomacy. Nationalism – a devotion to the interests and culture of one’s nation.

Detailed explanation-3: -The policy of glorifying military power and keeping an army prepared for war was known as militarism.

Detailed explanation-4: -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.

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