Causes of Militarism in the Modern World

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Causes of Militarism in the Modern World

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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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.

1.
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)
[3 marks]

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1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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