World War I Flashcards

1
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Nationalism

A

a feeling of intense loyalty to a country or group

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2
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Militarism

A

celebration of military ideals, and a rapid buildup of military power

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3
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Alliance system

A

a system in which countries agree to defend eachother

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4
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Balance of power

A

an equality of power among difference countries

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5
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Stalemate

A

a situation in a conflict in which neither side can make progress against the other

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6
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U-Boat

A

German submarine

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7
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Propaganda

A

information used to influence opinion

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8
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Autocracy

A

a government in which one person with unlimited power rules

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9
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Convoy

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a group of ships that escort and protect other ships

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10
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Kaiser

A

German emperor

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11
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Mobilization

A

the gathering of troops and resources in preparation for war

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12
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ration

A

to limit use

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13
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socialist

A

a person who believes industries should be publicly owned

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14
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pacifist

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a person who is opposed to the use of violence

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15
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dissent

A

disagreement

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16
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national self determination

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the right of people to decide how they should be governed

17
Q

reparation

A

payment for damages caused during a war