Militarism, alliances, imperialism and nationalism played large roles in the world wars. Match the key terms with their appropriate descriptions/examples.(8 points)

Question

1. Militarism
2. Imperialism
3. Alliances
4. Nationalism

A. Europeans power completed for colonies in places like Africa & Asia.
B. The building up strong armed forces, led countries to engage in an arms race, making war seem inevitable.
C. Intense pride and belief in the greatness of one's own country and ways of governing and living.
D. The Triple Entente pulled multiple nations into conflict when war broke out. This turned regional disputes into global disputes.

Answer 1

Here are the key terms matched with their appropriate descriptions/examples:

1. Militarism
   B. The building up strong armed forces, led countries to engage in an arms race, making war seem inevitable.

2. Imperialism
   A. Europeans power competed for colonies in places like Africa & Asia.

3. Alliances
   D. The Triple Entente pulled multiple nations into conflict when war broke out. This turned regional disputes into global disputes.

4. Nationalism
   C. Intense pride and belief in the greatness of one's own country and ways of governing and living.