WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

WORLD WAR I AND THE RUSSIAN REVOLUTION

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Militarism
A
Glorification of the military. One of the main causes of war.
B
The peace settlement signed after WWI had ended in 1918 between Germany and the allies (mainly the “big three”:England, France, U.S.). Germany was forced to admit full responsibility for starting the war, give up some of its territory, reduce the size of its military, and pay for damages created during the war.
C
German submarines used during World War I and World War II against enemy naval warships and used to blockade (cut off) enemy supply ships
D
A form of communication that presents information to influence an audience toward acommon cause or position
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Militarism: The most significant cause of the war was militarism. Militarism was a concept that glorified war and the military and was widely spread through Europe during the 19th century. It pushed nations to be ready for war and led to an arms race.

Detailed explanation-2: -Militarism was one of the main causes of the First World War. After 1907, there was an increase in military influence on policy making. This could be reflected particularly in Germany and Russia. The German Army at this period was called a “State within the State".

Detailed explanation-3: -Militarism was one of the factors that led to the war. Throughout the late 19th century and early 20th century Europeans countries like France, Germany, Russia and Austro-Hungary maintained large armies.

Detailed explanation-4: -Militarism. a policy of glorifying military power and keeping a standing army always prepared for war.

Detailed explanation-5: -This form of militarism is distinguished by the reliance on a relatively small number of volunteer fighters; heavy reliance on complex technologies; and the rationalization and expansion of government advertising and recruitment programs designed to promote military service.

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