Question

Observe the following graph and write a paragraph on the armament race.

Military expenditure by great powers

(Germany, Austria-Hungary, Great Britain,

Russia, Italy and France 1880-1914)

Answer 1

Instructions: Read and observe the graph carefully and make a note of the data given. THe data is to do with military expenditure. Please remember the part of militarism as a cause for the outbreak of the war. That point will be reflected through the study of the graph.

Solution:
The graph shows that the military expenditure of the great countries had been increasing since 1880.

• Military expenditure increases for every 10 years because of the armament race.
• During 1914, the weapons were prepared on a large scale and 397 million pounds were spent.
• From 1880 to 1914 the military experience increased in three folds.
• Countries like Germany, Great Britain, Russia, Italy and France are some countries that spend more money on weapons.