World War I Vocabulary

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Alliance

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A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries.

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Armistice

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A formal agreement to stop fighting; a truce.

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The line or area of fighting during a war.

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Imperialism

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A policy of extending a country's power and influence through colonization, use of military force, or other means.

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Militarism

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The belief or desire of a 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.

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Mobilization

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The act of assembling and preparing troops and supplies for war.

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Nationalism

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A strong feeling of pride in and devotion to one's country.

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Propaganda

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Information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view.

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Reparations

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The compensation or indemnity demanded by a victorious nation from a defeated nation.

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Trench Warfare

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A type of combat in which opposing sides fight from ditches dug in the ground.