Imperialism 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
A statement of the war aims of the Allies, made by President Wilson on January 8, 1918.
Treaty of Versailles
The treaty imposed on Germany by the Allied powers in 1920 after the end of World War I which demanded exorbitant reparations from the Germans.
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, advocating class war 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
Soviet Union
A former communist country in eastern Europe and northern Asia; established in 1922; included Russia and 14 other soviet socialist republics
Gandhi
Daughter of Nehru who served as prime minister of India from 1966 to 1977
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
The act or process of repressing or the condition of being repressed
