Key War Vocab

Question 1

Patriotic

Answer 1

having or expressing devotion and vigourous support for one’s country

Question 2

Jingoism

Answer 2

extreme patriotism, especially in the form of
aggressive or warlike foreign policy

Question 3

Propaganda

Answer 3

information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote a political cause or point of view

Question 4

Conscription

Answer 4

compulsory enlistment for state service, typically, into the armed forces

Question 5

Nationalist

Answer 5

A person who feels very strongly about their
own country over others.

Question 6

Shell shock

Answer 6

This term was used to describe the post-
traumatic stress faced by many of the soldiers when they
returned from the war.