Question

How did militarism play a role in sparking World War I? (5 points)

a.Each of the major powers considered itself superior to the others.
b.Each of the major powers considered its military strength superior to others.
c.All of the major powers considered war to be part of a valid foreign policy.
d.All major powers believed they could threaten war and none would call their bluff.

Answer 1

c.All of the major powers considered war to be part of a valid foreign policy.

Step-by-step explanation:

Militarism is the ideology according to which military force is the source of all security. In its mildest form, it is often postulated with very varied arguments, to justify the military preparation of a society, all of which tend to assume that peace through force is the best or only way to achieve peace.

Militarism tends to be defined in direct opposition to the peace movements of modern times. Historically, the term was used to refer to specific states involved in imperialism, for example: Sparta, the Japanese Empire, the British Empire, the United States, the German Empire and Nazi Germany, the First French Empire, fascist Italy, Soviet Union, Iraq under Saddam Hussein. Today the term "militarist" is often used more than anything applied in the West to the countries led by the United States (along with the United Kingdom and Australia) and Israel, and to others such as China, France, North Korea, Iran, Venezuela and Syria.

Answer 2

Militarism played a role in sparking World War I because all the major powers considered war to be a part of a valid foreign policy. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the third option or option "c". There was no power against war during that time. I hope the answer helps you.