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Causes of World War One
Quick questions on Militarism and the arms race explained: O-Level History
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What is the arms race on land?Show answer
In the decades before 1914 the great powers steadily expanded their armies. Most used conscription, calling up young men for military service, so they could field huge forces. Spending on weapons rose sharply across Europe. Each increase by one power frightened its rivals, who then increased their own forces in reply.
What is the Anglo-German naval race?Show answer
The most famous part of the arms race was at sea. Britain was the world's leading naval power, and its navy protected its huge empire and trade. From 1898 Germany passed a series of Navy Laws to build a large modern fleet, which Britain saw as a direct challenge. The race intensified in 1906 when Britain launched HMS Dreadnought, a fast, heavily armoured battleship so advanced that it made all earlier warships out of date.
What is q1?Show answer
What is meant by the term "militarism"? [3 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
Explain why the launch of HMS Dreadnought in 1906 increased tension between Britain and Germany. [5 marks]
What is q3?Show answer
"Militarism was more important than the alliance system in causing the First World War." How far do you agree? [8 marks]
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