Militarism

• Contemporary Issues
• 12th Grade

Exploring the Negative Effects of Militarism on American Society

Share what you know about the American military or predict topics this lesson will discuss.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

00:46

  is       political       ideology characterized by a strong emphasis on military preparedness and the    glorification      of military      virtues      such as bravery and loyalty. Militarism often involves the      expansion     of military forces and the acquisition of military resources as well as the use of military force to achieve      national     objectives 

Fill in the blanks with the words below. 

Militarism

glorification

expansion

national

virtues

political

ideals

international

economic

02:30

What are examples of Militarism from WWII

What are some examples of militarism said in the video?

1. - Imperial North Korea - Fascist Japan - Nazi Italy - Germany
2. - Fascist North Korea - Japan - Imperial Italy - Nazi Germany
3. - Nazi North Korea - Imperial Japan - Italy - Fascist Germany
4. - North Korea - Imperial Japan - Fascist Italy - Nazi Germany

03:59

Determine if the examples are for or against militarism

New York citizens are outraged by Mayor Eric Adams' proposal for a $547 million budget cut from education department

Sandra is a nationalist

Malcolm is very concerned about the US getting involved in several global conflicts 

Paul believes the US should expand its terrorities in search for more natural resources.

Evilyn wants majoritiy of her taxes to go towards universal healthcare

against

in favor

against

in favor

against

What long-term affect do you think is the most damaging to American Society

Economic Inequality

Research Misallocation

International Relation Strains

Environment Impact

What was your
remaining balance?

What do you think of militarism?
Good or Bad? Why?