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History Revealed WWW
History Revealed World Empires, World Missions, & World Wars
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| trenches | a long, narrow ditch |
| assassinate | murder (an important person) in a surprise attack for political or religious reasons. |
| ultimatum | a final demand or statement of terms, the rejection of which will result in retaliation or a breakdown in relations |
| stalemate | any position or situation in which no action can be taken or progress made; deadlock |
| provisional government | an emergency or interim government set up when a political void has been created by the collapse of a very large government |
| impenetrable | impossible to pass through or enter |
| propaganda | information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view |
| attrition | the action or process of gradually reducing the strength or effectiveness of someone or something through sustained attack or pressure |
| mobilize | (of a country or its government) prepare and organize (troops) for active service |
| relief (charity) | assistance, especially in the form of food, clothing, or money, given to those in special need or difficulty |
| neutral | not helping or supporting either side in a conflict, disagreement, etc.; impartial. |
| genocide | the deliberate killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation |
| aviation | the flying or operating of aircraft |
| irredentism | a political principle or policy directed toward the incorporation of irredentas within the boundaries of their historically or ethnically related political unit |
| resupply | provide with a fresh supply |
| armistice | an agreement made by opposing sides in a war to stop fighting for a certain time; a truce |
| convoy | a group of ships or vehicles traveling together, typically accompanied by armed troops, warships, or other vehicles for protection |
| front (in war) | the foremost line or part of an armed force; the furthest position that an army has reached and where the enemy is or may be engaged |
| belligerent | hostile and aggressive |
| autocracy | a system of government by one person with absolute power |
| Bolshevism | the doctrine or program of the Bolsheviks advocating violent overthrow of capitalism |
| militarism | 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. |
| socialism | a political and economic theory of social organization that advocates that the means of production, distribution, and exchange should be owned or regulated by the community as a whole |
| nationalism | patriotic feeling, principles, or efforts |
| pacifism | the belief that any violence, including war, is unjustifiable under any circumstances, and that all disputes should be settled by peaceful means |
| capitalism | an economic and political system in which a country's trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit, rather than by the state. |
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