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Understanding Militarism: Causes of War in the Modern World

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
5 questions
~10 mins
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This worksheet explores the role of militarism as a cause of conflict in the modern world. It includes reading passages and questions designed to develop understanding of how militarism contributed to tensions leading up to major conflicts.

Topics covered:

#Standard
#Compare different nations' militaristic policies before conflicts
#Militarism
#Reading Comprehension
#Explain the concept of militarism and its significance in the lead-up to war
#Analyse how militarism increased tensions among countries
#History
#Causes (MAIN)

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Understanding Militarism: Causes of War in the Modern World

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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The Role of Militarism in the Lead-up to War

Source A: A Government Propaganda Poster (1914)

'Build Up the Army! Protect Our Nation!' Provenance: Official government poster issued in Britain at the start of WWI.

Source B: Excerpt from a Military Expert’s Report (1913)

'The increasing size and power of our armed forces are essential for national security. We must prepare for possible conflict with rival nations.' Provenance: Published in a government military report.

1.
Explain how Source A and Source B demonstrate the importance of militarism to the countries involved before WWI. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare how militarism influenced the policies of different nations before 1914. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
3.
Outline the ways in which militarism contributed to the outbreak of WWI. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Analyse the impact of militarism on diplomatic relations between countries before WWI. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
5.
Compare the views of different historians on the role of militarism in causing WWI. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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