IMPORTANT KEYWORDS (Part 3) Flashcards
Young Plan
American economic plan to reorganize reparations payments to make it easier for Germany to pay.
conscription
compulsory service in armed forces
free trade
a policy of trade between countries with no taxes. Aimed to increase trade.
general strike
Large-scale strikes by workers to stop services like transportation.
hindsight
Looking back at historical events
right-wing
Political groups or individuals with beliefs usually in national pride.
secret treaties
Agreements between states which are not made public hence causing suspicion among other states. A contributing factor to the outbreak of WW1.
territories
an area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state.
public opinion
view of the majority of the population on an issue.
cooperation
teamwork
