unit 3 Flashcards
conscription
compulsory enrollment of persons especially for military service
armistice
agreement made by opposing sides in a war to stop fighting for a certain time; a truce.
diplomacy
process of countries speaking to one another to make agreements peacefully
militarism
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.
mobilize
prepare and organize (troops) for active service
national interest
states goals
imperialism
purpose or process of a dominant country extending its control over another, weaker country or territory
foreign policy
methods a country uses while dealing with other countries
internment
imprisonment or confinement of people without trial, commonly in large groups
fascism
seeks total control over all major parts of society.