WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

WORLD WAR I AND THE RUSSIAN REVOLUTION

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: -Militaristic means emphasizing readiness to wage war. A militaristic government is focused on building up its armed forces, and often acts aggressively toward other countries.

Detailed explanation-2: -The policy of glorifying military power and keeping an army prepared for war was known as militarism.

Detailed explanation-3: -Defining militarism is not an easy task. Seen as a characteristic of states, it is commonly understood in at least four different senses: military rule, high levels of military spending, a propensity for aggression, and a preponderant influence of military institutions or culture in civilian affairs.

Detailed explanation-4: -In general, militarism showed the rivalry that existed between the nation of Europe in the years for the outbreak of World War I. Also, militarism created the large forces that easily allowed the European nations to go to war in 1914.

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