Question

match the term with its description.
the buildup of armies,
navies, and weaponry
a. nationalism
a policy in which a
stronger nation extends
its economic, political,
military, and social con-
trol over a weaker
territory
b. alliances
c. imperialism
the belief that the inter-
est of ones nation should
take priority over the in-
terests of foreign coun-
tries or other groups
d. militarism
agreements between
countries to come to the
aid of the other if
attacked

Explanation:

1. For "the buildup of armies, navies, and weaponry", the term is militarism (d), as militarism focuses on military buildup.
2. For "a policy in which a stronger nation extends its economic, political, military, and social control over a weaker territory", this is imperialism (c), which is about a stronger nation dominating a weaker one.
3. For "the belief that the interest of one’s nation should take priority over the interests of foreign countries or other groups", this is nationalism (a), as nationalism emphasizes national interests first.
4. For "agreements between countries to come to the aid of the other if attacked", this is alliances (b), as alliances are agreements for mutual aid.

Answer:

1. "the buildup of armies, navies, and weaponry" - d. militarism
2. "a policy in which a stronger nation extends its economic, political, military, and social control over a weaker territory" - c. imperialism
3. "the belief that the interest of one’s nation should take priority over the interests of foreign countries or other groups" - a. nationalism
4. "agreements between countries to come to the aid of the other if attacked" - b. alliances