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WWI Vocabulary
Question | Answer |
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Imperialism | The policy by which strong nations extend their political, military, and economic control over weaker territories. |
Social Darwinism | The belief that life consists of competitive struggles in which only the fittest survive. |
Woodrow Wilson | 28th US President (1913-1921). Initiated the idea for the League of Nations. |
Neutrality | Policy of supporting neither side in a war. |
Alsace-Lorraine | Territory between France and Germany that was a source of conflict. |
Militarism | Glorification of the military. |
Nationalism | A strong feeling of pride in a devotion to one's country. |
Alliance | Formal agreement between two or more nations or powers to cooperate and come to one another's defense. |
Francis Ferdinand | Heir to the throne in Austria-Hungary. His assassination sparked WWI. |
William (Wilhelm) II | German emperor at the beginning of WWI. |
Wilson's 14 Points | Outline of America's goals in trying to end WWI. |
Self-determination | The right of people to choose their own form of government. |
League of Nations | International organization of nations created at the end of WWI to promote peace and prevent war. |
Treaty of Versailles | The treaty which was signed at the conclusion of WWI. |
Industrialization | The development of industry and technology. |
Ethnic Group | Large group of people who share the same language and cultural heritage. |
Ideology | A system of thought and belief. |
Autonomy | Self-rule. |
Racism | The unscientific belief that one racial group is superior to another. |
Triple Alliance | European alliance made up of Germany, Austro-Hungary, and Italy. |
Entente | A political agreement to follow similar policies. |
Triple Entente | European alliance made up of France, Russia, and Great Britain. |
Collective Security | A system in which a group of nations acts as one to preserve the peace of all. |