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Understanding the Causes of Militarism in the Modern World

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
5 questions
~10 mins
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This worksheet explores the development of militarism in the early 20th century, focusing on key events and their chronological order to help students understand cause-and-effect relationships.

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#Standard
#Explain the concept of militarism and its importance in early 20th-century history.
#Outline the key causes that contributed to the growth of militarism.
#Militarism
#Compare different countries' military build-up strategies before 1914.
#History
#Analyse the timeline of events leading to increased militarism.
#Timeline & Chronology
#Causes (MAIN)

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Understanding the Causes of Militarism in the Modern World

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Timeline of Militarism in the Early 20th Century

Source A: Excerpt from a historical overview 'By the early 1900s, the major European powers had significantly increased their military budgets and expanded their armies, driven by national pride and a desire for security.' Provenance: Extract from a history textbook, 2005.

Source B: A political speech from 1910 'We must strengthen our navy and army to safeguard our nation from potential threats.' Provenance: Speech by a government minister, 1910.

1.
Outline the key events in the timeline of militarism from 1900 to 1914. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the reasons countries increased their military strength before 1914. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
3.
Explain how militarism contributed to the outbreak of World War I. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Analyse the significance of the naval arms race between Britain and Germany. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
5.
Write a brief summary of how militarism was a cause of tension in Europe before 1914. (3 marks)
[3 marks]

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