What term describes a country's policy to show military power and to gain control of colonies?

What term describes a country's policy to show military power and to gain control of colonies?

• A. Militarism
• B. Alliances
• C. Imperialism
• D. Nationalism

Answer: (A)

Militarism centers on building up and displaying a country’s military power to influence policy and deter or overpower rivals. The phrase “to show military power” emphasizes this readiness to use force, which is the hallmark of militarism. While imperialism describes the goal of gaining control over colonies, the question focuses on the method—using a strong military to project force and pursue expansion—making militarism the best fit. Alliances, nationalism, and imperialism address other aspects (agreements, pride, or colonial aims) rather than the emphasis on military strength and readiness that the prompt highlights.

Militarism centers on building up and displaying a country’s military power to influence policy and deter or overpower rivals. The phrase “to show military power” emphasizes this readiness to use force, which is the hallmark of militarism. While imperialism describes the goal of gaining control over colonies, the question focuses on the method—using a strong military to project force and pursue expansion—making militarism the best fit. Alliances, nationalism, and imperialism address other aspects (agreements, pride, or colonial aims) rather than the emphasis on military strength and readiness that the prompt highlights.