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This is begging the question a bit--the way this is worded it assumes that militarism was a major cause. I'd say that although it was present, it was more of a symtom rather than the disease.
Every nation involved had an axe to grind, and/or expected to gain power and prestige from having a war. They just didn't expect it to last so long, be so devastating, cost so much, and have so little value at the end.
The Austrian-Hungarian Empire did not want to lose face when a Serbian nationalist murdered one of their crown princes and his wife. "Losing face" in this instance could also lead to the breakup of the polyglot empire, since other ethnic groups were also militant in trying to break away. So they attacked Serbia.
Russia did not want to lose face in her support of the Serbs--fellow Slavs like the majority of Russians. Also, if Austria-Hungary broke up they'd be the dominant force in the Balkans, perhaps with the Serbs as their puppet-ally. So they got involved to support Serbia.
Germany had treaties of alliance with Austria-Hungary, but could have prevailed upon them to seek a diplomatic solution. But the relatively childish Kaiser saw a chance for greater glory and power in Europe, and thought he had a "sure thing" with his military power. So Germany came in to support Austria-Hungary.
France had a treaty with Russia and came in on their side. But France also had a score to settle with Germany from their loss of the Franco-Prussian war about 40 years before, when their defeat cost them the provinces of Alsace-Lorraine.
The German war plan to quickly defeat the French reqiuired invading through Belgium and the Netherlands. When they violated Belgium's neutrality, England came in against Germany. This sounds nice, but it also related to the standard English "balance of power" diplomacy, required to keep the British Empire on top.
It's hard to tell why the Ottoman Empire (the Turks) got involved. The very word "Byzantine" is taken from their capital's name, and always characterized their politics. Mostly it would be because an important faction saw more advantage in one side rather than the other.
So every major country was involved for reasons far beyond militarism, reasons which really traced back to the desire of every person for more power and prestige in the world. In 1914, everyone thought this was a "zero-sum game" among the European powers. Very few realized it would so hasten the descent of Europe from the world-power stage.
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∙ 12y agobecause the British were scared of a German invasion at the time. Also the Germans were building ships called, 'Dreadnoughts', which were far better than the British ships. The British felt the need to build double what they Germans built for there own protection. This escalated, and soon the ships reached almost in there thousands. Because the governments had spent so much money on these ships, war was inevitably. There are also other factors that are considered of starting the war as well.
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∙ 9y agoMilitarism was the cause of the Arms Race, which was a major cause of WW1. The strengthening of various nation's military forces caused tension that eventually sparked off the war.
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Which cause of World War 1 describes a country obsession with building up its armed forces in prepparation for war?
Militarism
What is a long term cause of war involved the development of the armed forces an their use as a tool of diplomacy?
The use of armed forces as a tool of diplomacy is known as militarism.
One cause of World War 1 was the?
One cause of World War 1 was militarism. Additional causes include alliances, nationalism, imperialism, and past conflicts between the great European powers.
How did imperialis nationalism and militarism contribute to making this a world war?
Please specify WHICH war.
Militarism in World War 1?
Militarism gave the more equipped countries (Britain, the US and Germany) an edge during World War 1. However, increased war spending caused the deterioration of economies.
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What was a cause for World War I?
Nationalism Militarism
How did nationalism imperialism and militarism help set the stage world war?
Imperialism and militarism made the use of force to secure or defend national interests necessary, causing conflict. Nationalism on the other hand compelled citizens to support their country's cause in the war.
'How did nationalism imperialism and militarism help set the stage for World War?
Imperialism and militarism made the use of force to secure or defend national interests necessary, causing conflict. Nationalism on the other hand compelled citizens to support their country's cause in the war.
What are listed as the four causes of World War 1?
create a list of the cause of the world war 1
Describe what is Militarism and how it helped it cause World War 1?
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Which cause of World War 1 describes a country obsession with building up its armed forces in prepparation for war?
Militarism
Explain what help lead to world war 1?
nationalism, militarism, imperialism and the alliance system
What are isms of WW1?
AlliancesImperialismsmilitarismnationalismThese isms had a cause or led to world war 1.
What is a long term cause of war involved the development of the armed forces an their use as a tool of diplomacy?
The use of armed forces as a tool of diplomacy is known as militarism.
One cause of World War 1 was the?
One cause of World War 1 was militarism. Additional causes include alliances, nationalism, imperialism, and past conflicts between the great European powers.
How did militarism help led to ww1?
militarism was a cause of world war 1 because of the increased military rivalry led not only to the belief that war was coming. Also when the Britain made the HMS Dreadnought in 1906. Germany had also made a similar battle ship that the Britain made which caused tension and nerves.
