WORLD HISTORY

INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION

PRE INDUSTRIAL EUROPE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The aggressive strengthening of armed forces is known as
A
militarism.
B
nationalism.
C
communism.
D
capitalism.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Militarism is the belief or the desire of a government or a people that a state should maintain a strong military capability and to use it aggressively to expand national interests and/or values.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -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-4: -Militarism denoted a rise in military expenditure, an increase in military and naval forces, more influence of the military men upon the policies of the civilian government, and a preference for force as a solution to problems.

Detailed explanation-5: -Defining militarism Militarism is a philosophy or system that emphasises the importance of military power. Alfred Vagts, a German historian who served in World War I, defined it as the “domination of the military man over the civilian, an undue preponderance of military demands, an emphasis on military considerations”.

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