History WWII vocab Flashcards
1
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Militarism
A
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 interest
2
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Alliances
A
a union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations
3
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Mobilization
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the action of a country or its government preparing and organizing troops for active service
4
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Casualty
A
a person killed or injured in a war or accident
5
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Armistice
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an agreement made by opposing sides in a war to stop fighting for a certain time; a truce
6
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Treaty
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a formally concluded and ratified agreement between countries
7
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Stalemate
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a situation in which further action or progress by opposing or competing parties seems impossible
