Question

the following chart to answer question 4.
military spending

1. which cause for world war 1 is best represented in the above graph?
2. alliances
3. imperialism
4. nationalism
5. militarism
6. the technology developed during world war 1 led to
7. smaller nations becoming part of larger empires
8. a smaller number of refugees during the war
9. increased military casualties in battles fought during the war
10. a decreased number of soldiers needed to fight in battles

Explanation:

For Question 4:

The bar graph shows a sharp increase in military spending (in millions of pounds) by major European powers between 1880 and 1914. Militarism, a key cause of World War 1, refers to the buildup of military forces and aggressive military preparation, which directly aligns with the rising military expenditure shown. Alliances relate to formal agreements between nations, imperialism focuses on territorial/resource expansion, and nationalism centers on national pride and identity—none of these are depicted by the spending data.

For Question 5:

World War 1 saw the introduction of deadly new technologies like machine guns, poison gas, tanks, and long-range artillery. These weapons were far more lethal than previous warfare tools, leading to massive increases in military casualties during battles. The other options are incorrect: smaller nations did not become part of larger empires as a direct result of war tech; war tech caused more, not fewer, refugees; and the number of soldiers needed did not decrease due to new technology.

Answer:

1. 4) Militarism
2. 3) Increased military casualties in battles fought during the war