World War I Flashcards
Nationalism
a feeling of intense loyalty to a country or group
Militarism
celebration of military ideals, and a rapid buildup of military power
Alliance system
a system in which countries agree to defend eachother
Balance of power
an equality of power among difference countries
Stalemate
a situation in a conflict in which neither side can make progress against the other
U-Boat
German submarine
Propaganda
information used to influence opinion
Autocracy
a government in which one person with unlimited power rules
Convoy
a group of ships that escort and protect other ships
Kaiser
German emperor
Mobilization
the gathering of troops and resources in preparation for war
ration
to limit use
socialist
a person who believes industries should be publicly owned
pacifist
a person who is opposed to the use of violence
dissent
disagreement