Write the definitions for 1) militarism, 2) nationalism, 3) alliance, 4) imperialism and write about how these words are connected to each other with an emphasis on relationships between countries.

Militarism: The belief or the desire of a government or a people that a state should maintain a strong military capability and to use it aggressively to expand national interests and/or values.

Nationalism: Identification with one's own nation and support for its interests, especially to the exclusion or detriment of the interests of other nations.

Alliance: A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations.

Imperialism: A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.

The outbreak of the First World War in 1914 was due to a combination of causes which were both long-term and short-term: alliances, militarism, imperialism, nationalism, and the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

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