History WW1 Vocab

Question 1

Militarism

Answer 1

The belief or desire of a government or people that a country should maintain a strong military capability and be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests.
“the hostility and militarism of the regime has not ebbed in any perceptible manner”

Question 2

Alliances

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Mobilization

Answer 3

The action of a country or its government preparing and organizing troops for active service.

Question 4

Casualty

Answer 4

A person killed or injured in a war or accident.

Question 5

Armistice

Answer 5

An agreement made by opposing sides in a war to stop fighting for a certain time; a truce.

Question 6

Treaty

Answer 6

A formally concluded and ratified agreement between countries.

Question 7

Stalemate

Answer 7

A situation in which further action or progress by opposing or competing parties seems impossible.