World History Unit 5 Vocabulary

What is the definition of policies?

• A course of action adopted or proposed by a government

• A war instigated by a major power

• The unlawful use of violence and intimidation

• The moving of something from its place or position

What is the definition of proxy wars?

• A course of action adopted or proposed by a government

• A war instigated by a major power

• The unlawful use of violence and intimidation

• The moving of something from its place or position

What is the definition of terrorism?

• A course of action adopted or proposed by a government

• A war instigated by a major power

• The unlawful use of violence and intimidation

• The moving of something from its place or position

What is the definition of escalation?

• A course of action adopted or proposed by a government

• A war instigated by a major power

• The unlawful use of violence and intimidation

• To become or cause to become more intense or serious

What is the definition of fortification?

• A defensive wall or other reinforcement built to strengthen a place against attack

• A war instigated by a major power

• The unlawful use of violence and intimidation

• The moving of something from its place or position

What is the definition of deterrent?

• A course of action adopted or proposed by a government

• A thing that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something

• The unlawful use of violence and intimidation

• The moving of something from its place or position

What is the definition of coalition?

• A course of action adopted or proposed by a government

• A war instigated by a major power

• An alliance for combined action, especially a temporary alliance of political parties forming a government or of states

• The moving of something from its place or position

What is the definition of displacement?

• A course of action adopted or proposed by a government

• A war instigated by a major power

• The unlawful use of violence and intimidation

• The moving of something from its place or position

What is the definition of militarism?

• Building up a nation’s military and weapon supply; glorifying war; being prepared for war at all times

• A war instigated by a major power

• The unlawful use of violence and intimidation

• The moving of something from its place or position

What is the definition of nationalism?

• A course of action adopted or proposed by a government

• A war instigated by a major power

• To have pride in one’s nation; be loyal to one’s nation; wanting your nation to be the best

• The moving of something from its place or position