Explain what is meant by the term "militarism" and why European nations increased the size of their armed services from 1900-1914

Updated February 10, 2021. Militarism is a belief that a nation should develop, maintain, and use a strong military to expand its interests. A militaristic country has a large defense force on which it spends a large share of its income. Society subordinates other national interests to support a strong military

Between 1890 and 1913, the European powers at the time began building up in military power. This included the countries of Britain, France, Germany, Russia, and Austria-Hungary. The reason for the military buildup was primarily nationalism in which each country wanted to be "better" than the others.

b) they want the land taken away from the wealthy landowners and given to peasants.