World War 1 Flashcards
militarism
The idea that a country should use strong military to defend its interests
Alliances
An agreement to work together
Imperialism
The control of a region or country by another country
Nationalism
A devotion and loyalty to one´s country; develops among people with a common language, religion, or history.
Nation-States
Self-governing countries made up of people with a common cultural background.
Genocide
The deliberate destruction of a racial, political, or cultural group of people.
Treaty of Versailles
The peace treaty that ended World War 1; signed in versailles, France, on June 2, 1919.
League of Nations
An organization in which countries would try to solve their problems peacefully.