WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

WORLD WAR I AND THE RUSSIAN REVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
World powers were investing in weapons and military technology although they were not in war.
A
Military expenditure
B
Militarism
C
Alliances
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Militarization, or militarisation, is the process by which a society organizes itself for military conflict and violence. It is related to militarism, which is an ideology that reflects the level of militarization of a state.

Detailed explanation-2: -The advancement of technology in WWI created a shift toward the mass killing ability in Wars. Machine guns could kill rows of soldiers at once, and gas attacks could kill hundreds of soldiers.

Detailed explanation-3: -Militarism Great Britain and Germany both greatly increased their navies in this time period. Further, in Germany and Russia particularly, the military establishment began to have a greater influence on public policy. This increase in militarism helped push the countries involved into war.

Detailed explanation-4: -The technology of war may be divided into five categories. Offensive arms harm the enemy, while defensive weapons ward off offensive blows. Transportation technology moves soldiers and weaponry; communications coordinate the movements of armed forces; and sensors detect forces and guide weaponry.

Detailed explanation-5: -Artillery. Artillery was the most destructive weapon on the Western Front. Guns could rain down high explosive shells, shrapnel and poison gas on the enemy and heavy fire could destroy troop concentrations, wire, and fortified positions. Artillery was often the key to successful operations.

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