Question

How did militarism help start WWI?

A. Militarism had nothing to do with WWI
B. The Industrial Revolution reduced the # of weapons
C. The “two-power rule”
D. Nations wanted to be powerful and have the biggest military

Answer 1

Answer: The main event of Militarism causing World War one was the naval rivalry which was made after 1900. ... The Kaiser felt he needed a bigger navy than Britain to protect its country. While Britain and Germany built up their navies, the major powers on mainland Europe were also building up their armies.