Answer to Question #170080 in History for jaylen woods

Question

To what extent was militarism a major factor behind the outbreak of the First World War in August 1914?

Answer 1

Militarism through arms race and naval rivalry that started in the begining of 1900 played a critical role in the outbreak of World War I. At that time, various countries depicted different military capabilities, compelling others to embark on the mission to build stronger armies and naval systems to counter the external threats. The desire to expand foreign policy on imperialism coupled with power intrigues through millitarism significantly led to First World War.