The Significance of Militarism in Modern World History
History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
9 questions
~18 mins
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This worksheet explores the role of militarism as a cause of conflict in the modern world. Students will categorize factors, rank their importance, and justify their opinions based on historical evidence.
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The Significance of Militarism in Modern World History
Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Understanding Militarism
Source A: Excerpt from a military historian
'Militarism, the belief in maintaining a strong military and readiness for war, significantly influenced national policies in the early 20th century. Countries expanded their armies and glorified military power, which increased tensions among nations.' Provenance: Excerpt from a general history of modern warfare, published 2015.
1.
Categorize the main factors that contributed to militarism as described in the source. (3 marks)
[3 marks]2.
Outline how militarism increased tensions between nations in the early 20th century.
[4 marks]3.
Compare the political and social factors that contributed to militarism. Which was more significant? Justify your answer with evidence.
[6 marks]4.
Explain why militarism was a significant factor in causing the outbreak of World War I.
[4 marks]5.
Analyse how economic factors contributed to militarism in the early 20th century.
[6 marks]6.
Which factor do you think was MORE significant in causing militarism: political, social, or economic? Justify your choice with evidence.
[6 marks]7.
Explain how militarism influenced alliances and conflicts in the years before 1914.
[4 marks]8.
Outline the main ways in which militarism was a cause of conflict in the early 20th century.
[4 marks]9.
Compare the influence of social and political factors on the development of militarism. Which had a greater impact? Support your answer.
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