Modern Warfare

Question 1

Define war

Answer 1

An attempt by one state to either defend itself or try to take something

Question 2

What is nuclear deterrence

Answer 2

The idea that enemies will be deterred from using nuclear weapons due to assured destruction by another country

Question 3

What is nuclear disarmament

Answer 3

A plan to remove all nuclear weapons from a country

Question 4

Define pacifism

Answer 4

The belief that war and violence are wrong and cannot be justified

Question 5

What are the three forms of pacifism

Answer 5

Absolute, Conditional and Selective

Question 6

Define Absolute Pacifism

Answer 6

The belief that it is never right to take part in a war

Question 7

Define Conditional Pacifism

Answer 7

The belief that war is wrong but can be a better alternative in some extreme circumstances

Question 8

Define Selective Pacifism

Answer 8

Only opposes certain types of war such as ones that involve nuclear weapons

Question 9

What are the main causes of war

Answer 9

To gain land and resources, defend an ally, to stop injustice, to defend from attack, to gain freedom, to get rid of a dictator, to defend freedom