Events related to CONFLICT AND WARFARE Flashcards
An agreement, usually between two armies, to stop fighting in order to allow discussions about peace.
“They have agreed to a _________ after three years of conflict.”
Ceasefire
A war fought by different groups of people living in the same country.
“The Spanish _____ ______ lasted from 1936 to 1939.”
Civil War
A sudden illegal, often violent, taking of government power, especially by part of an army.
“The opposition faction staged a _____, unseating the elected president.”
Coup (d’état)
Violent action organized by a group of people who are trying to change the political system in their country.
“Political repression and leadership corruption alienated popular sectors and sowed the seeds of armed __________and subaltern terror.”
Rebellion
A change in the way a country is governed, usually to a different political system and often using violence or war.
“The French _________changed France from a monarchy to a republic”
Revolution
When an army tries to take a city or building y surrounding and stopping the food supply.
“The castle was under _________ for months”
Siege
A written agreement between two or more countries, formally approved and signed by their leaders.
“We’ve signed/concluded a _______ with neighbouring states to limit emissions of harmful gases”
Treaty
