Causes of Militarism in the Modern World
History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the causes of militarism in the early 20th century, focusing on how militarism contributed to the outbreak of conflicts such as World War I.
Topics covered:
#Explain the main reasons behind the rise of militarism before 1914
#Standard
#Cause and Consequence
#Analyse the impact of militarism on international relations
#World War I
#History
#Outline how militarism contributed to the outbreak of World War I
#Militarism
#Compare the views of different countries on militarism
#Causes (MAIN)
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Causes of Militarism in the Modern World
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Understanding Militarism as a Cause
Source A: A Government Propaganda Poster 'Build a Strong Army to Protect Our Nation!' Provenance: British government poster, 1914.
Source B: Excerpt from a European Diplomat's Journal
'The nations are arming themselves at an unprecedented rate, each fearing the other's strength.' Provenance: Diary entry by a diplomat, 1914.
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Explain how Source A reflects the importance placed on militarism by governments in 1914. (3 marks)
[3 marks]2.
Compare the perspectives of Source A and Source B on militarism. (4 marks)
[4 marks]3.
Analyse the reasons why countries increased their military strength before 1914. (4 marks)
[4 marks]4.
Outline how militarism contributed to the outbreak of World War I. (3 marks)
[3 marks]5.
Write a paragraph explaining how militarism was both a cause and a consequence of rising tensions in Europe before 1914.
[6 marks]6.
Compare how militarism was viewed in different countries before 1914. (4 marks)
[4 marks]7.
Analyse the impact of militarism on international relations in the years before 1914. (4 marks)
[4 marks]8.
Outline the ways in which militarism influenced the alliances system in Europe. (3 marks)
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