24. MODERNITY AND THE ROAD TO WAR, 1890

Quiz for Taking Measure for Chapter 24

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1. What explains Germany’s expenditures for armaments in these decades?

Threats by Britain to invade the German Empire

The ambitions of William II and the general staff

The threats to Germany’s foreign holdings in Africa from Belgium

Germany’s defeat in previous wars

2. Which statement best describes Britain’s expenditures?

It wanted to be a strong land and sea power to monitor both Europe and its empire.

It aimed for sea power with no concern for maintaining a battle-ready army.

It outspent all other countries combined to maintain global supremacy.

It spent more than other countries on its navy to monitor its vast empire.