Answer: The correct answer is : The renaissance helped pave the way for the scientific revolution, since the arts was not the only thing that changed but learning also had a change. The European exploration also helped pave this way, when it was discovered that the earth was not flat but round, the scientists were encouraged to investigate and learn more. The scientific revolution was a very important change in European thought.
Preparation for war through raising troop levels and upping weapon production is an example of <u>militarism</u>.
The statement isn't talking about the causes of raising troop levels and weapon production; if it were, then Nationalism and Imperialism could complete it correctly.
Conscription is but a way to increase troop levels. It is not what the question is looking for.
The question is not looking for causes or for ways a troop can be increased; it wants you to identify what it means to increase troops and to up weapon production. This kind of action strengthens the military and serves to intimidate enemies. That's militarism.
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