WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -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. Militarism was one of the main causes of the First World War.

Detailed explanation-2: -Militarism refers to excessive levels of military spending by the state and excessive influence of armed forces over civilian life. ‘Arms races’ refer to the competition between similar types of military forces.

Detailed explanation-3: -militarism in American English 2. the glorification or prevalence of such a spirit, attitudes, etc. in a nation, or the predominance of the military caste in government. 3. the policy of maintaining a strong military organization in aggressive preparedness for war.

Detailed explanation-4: -Pre-First World War naval arms race From 1897 to 1914, a naval arms race between the United Kingdom and Germany took place. British concern about rapid increase in German naval power resulted in a costly building competition of Dreadnought-class ships. This tense arms race lasted until 1914, when the war broke out.

Detailed explanation-5: -NAVAL ARMS RACE Britain and Germany were rivals at sea. Colonial rivalry had led to a naval arms race between Britain and Germany. This had seriously worsened relations between both countries. The British-German dispute also led to greater naval co-operation between Britain and France.