Question

Which of the following is an example of militarism?

A. A country decreases the size of its navy because it has not been attacked at sea.
B. A country builds up its armed forces to enforce control over colonized territories.
C. A country focuses on technological research so it can make life easier for its citizens.
D. A country increases spending on economic growth so it can pay its debts.

Answer 1

B. A country builds up its armed forces to enforce control over colonized territories.

Answer 2

B) A country builds up its armed forces to enforce control over colonized territories.

It clearly depict militarism because of the fact that a country will increase its armed forces capabilities in order to expand their territory or control colonized/overseas territories. This can be found many times through history, the Ancient Romans are a good example.