Imerialism And World Wars Flashcards
Militarism
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.
Imperialism
a policy of extending a country’s power and influence through diplomacy or military force.
Alliance
a union or association formed for mutual benefit, esp. between countries or organizations.
Fourteen Points
Pres. Wilson issued it, a list of his terms for resolving this and future wars(freedom of seas, free trade, largescale reduction of arms and a end of secret treaties)
Treaty of Versailles
June 1919, the Germans were forced to sign, they had to take full blame for the war, the German reparations would come to $30 Billion
Black Hand
a secret criminal and terrorist society in New York during the early 20th century.
Bolshevik
a member of the majority faction of the Russian Social Democratic Party, which was renamed the Communist Party after seizing power in the October Revolution of 1917.
Communism
a political theory derived from Karl Marx, no classes and leading to a society in which all property is publicly owned and each person works and is paid according to their abilities and needs.
Totalitarianism
dictatorship: a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
Soviet Union
a former communist country in eastern Europe and northern Asia; established in 1922; included Russia and 14 other soviet socialist republics
Gandhi
Known for Leadership of Indian independence movement,
philosophy of Satyagraha, Ahimsa or nonviolence.
pacifism
Fascism
an authoritarian and nationalistic right-wing system of government and social organization.
Shell Shock
psychological disturbance caused by prolonged exposure to active warfare, esp. being under bombardment.
Global repression
Worlds act of being repressed
