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Militarism is the glorification of military power, supported by the notion that a country must be prepared for the prospect of war, and is ready to expel forces aggressively when required in the the fulfillment of alliances and benefit of national interests. Countries increase weapon supplies and dilate the size of their military and naval forces as tensions build with neighbours.

This concept was a large contributor to WWI. The declaration Germany made concerning building a bigger naval force than Britain compelled the two countries into the naval and arms race, which caused discomfort across countries.

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An alliance is a union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organisations. In World War I, Britain, France and Russia formed the Triple Entente alliance to combat the opposition, the Triple Alliance that consisted of Austro-Hungary, Germany and Italy.

The alliance system was one of the main causes of World War I, because it divided two European powers into rivalling military camps.

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Imperialism is the practice of countries extending their power by invading territory  and growing their empires.

WWI saw many empires at different stages of their hold on their territory reach conflict partly brought on by the tension formed in efforts to expand their powers.

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Nationalism is severe sense of patriotism to one's country.

Nationalist concepts demonise other nations.

Many Europeans during World War One believed in the superiority of their own country, and the inferiority of others.
Pre-existing nationalist ideas and campaigns led to many in WWI wanting to fight for their country, as they believed the outcome of war was favourable to their nation.

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Unit 9.1 New Imperialism in Africa and Asia; VA SOL World History 2