World War I, the Treaty of Versailles, and the Great Depression

Militarism and the Arms Race

Jan 1, 1900

In the early 19th century, militarism and the arms race sent European countries flying into a competition of who can create the strongest military. More specifically, the countries of Russia, Germany, Britain, Austria-Hungary, Italy, and France. These countries tried to create larger and more powerful militaries by making tougher weapons, increasing the number of citizens in the military, and expanding their navies.