WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

WORLD WAR I AND THE RUSSIAN REVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The build-up of armed forces in Europe during the late 1800’s is an example of:
A
Militarism
B
Imperialism
C
Mercantilism
D
Isolationism
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Germany is an example of militarism in WWI because Germany began competing with the British for having the largest navy in the world, as well as developing new weapons like poison gas and submarines, the latter being a great tool in surprise attacks.

Detailed explanation-2: -What is an example of militarism today? An example of militarism today is witnessed in North Korea, which still spends heavily on military power to ensure the country’s stability. The country has strong military parades and capacity, which influences the economic and political aspects of the country.

Detailed explanation-3: -Militarism. Militarism is the belief that a country should have a strong military capability and be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote its interests. Leading up to World War I, imperial countries in Europe were strong proponents of militarism.

Detailed explanation-4: -In the 19th century, militarism was an opposition concept that provided a rallying point for otherwise disparate groups of regime critics in Germany and elsewhere in Europe. Only in the context of the world wars did it also become a scholarly category.

Detailed explanation-5: -1.1 Germany. 1.2 India. 1.3 Israel. 1.4 Japan. 1.5 North Korea. 1.6 Philippines. 1.7 Russia. 1.8 Turkey. More items

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