Which of the following is attributed to countries who raced to build up their navies after 1900?
militarism, as britain was the world’s dominant naval power and germany was anxious to catch up
imperialism, as sea power was the key to conquering new territories
nationalism, as all nations took pride in the strength of their armed forces
competition, as both nations were steel producers

Answer

Answer

Militarism, as Britain was the world's dominant naval power and Germany was anxious to catch up, attributed to countries who raced to build up their navies after 1900

Explanation

Militarism is a strong belief in military which a country has. Basically the capability and the preparedness of its strength and its skills to defend its country and to promote the interests of its nationalism. In 1900 it denoted the rise in increase in Naval forces which influenced the militia men upon the policies of the civilian government. It was one of the main cause of the world war 1.

Option A.

Explanation:

Militarism, as Britain was the world’s dominant naval power and Germany was anxious to catch up, is the right answer.  

The belief of the government of the people of the state that their state should keep a strong military and use it to increase the interests and value of the nation. This very belief began to spread after the 1900's. It was the time when militarism in Britain was regarded as essential to maintaining the trade and imperial interest of Britain. Due to this very belief militarism stoked a race for arms that gave beginning to new military technology and increased the spending on defense.