Chapter 16 Vocab Flashcards
policy of aggressive military preparedness
Militarism
loyalty and devotion to a nation
nationalism
spreading of ideas about an institution or individual for the purpose of influencing opinion
propaganda
goods whose importation, exportation or possession is illegal
Contraband
a special importance given to an object or idea
Emphasis
to wear away at something until it fades
Erode
gardens planted by American citizens during war to raise vegetables for home use, leaving more for troops
Victory Gardens
spying, especially to gain government secrets
Espionage
to move from one location to another
Migrate
to select a person at random for mandatory military service
Draft
a group that travels with something, such as a ship to protect it
Convoy
temporary agreement to end fighting
Armistice
the free choice by the people of a nation of their own future political Status
National Self Determination
payment by the losing country in a war to the winner for the damages caused by the war
Reparations
an interconnected system
Network
sufficient for a specific requirement completed to its minimum requirements
Adequately
to come to an agreement
Resolve
cost of purchasing goods and services essential for survival
Cost of Living
a strike involving all the workers in a particular geographic location
General Strike
to expel individuals from the country
Deport
having influence on or affecting a large group, widely
Widespread
those who have control over determining and enforcing what is right of wrong
Authorities
