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World War 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Nationalist groups | Groups of people who support nationalism |
| Militarism | Fascination with the glory of war and the power of the military |
| Arms race | Building huge armies and navies to outdo rival nations and protect world interest |
| Alliances | Agreements among competing blocs nations to help each other if war broke out |
| Mobilization | The assembly and movement of troops |
| Entente | An understanding between nations |
| Balance of power | A situation in which each side has equal power |
| Central powers | One alliance |
| Allied powers | Allies |
| Neutrality | A policy of not taking sides |
| Front | A line along which opposing armies face each other |
| Trench warfare | Soldiers fought in 2 trenches or ditches |
| Civilians | Nonmilitary citizens |
| Propaganda | Information designed to influence public options |
| Soviets | Committees |
| Bolsheviks | Socialist groups |