WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Militarism contributed to a European arms race. Militarism discouraged nations from foreign trade. Militarism threatened the imperial system. Militarism caused the alliance system to break down.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -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: -Militarism contributed to the beginning of World War l by creating a lot of tensions among countries. Leading some countries to increase their amounts of military and allies such as in 1870 when Germany got scared of France they formed the Triple Alliance. Or when Russia got spooked and allied with France in 1894.

Detailed explanation-5: -Militarism was a powerful force in 19th and early 20th century Europe. While militarism alone did not start World War I, it fuelled a potent arms race and undermined the role of diplomacy as a means of resolving disputes.