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European History

TermDefinition
European Union an association of European nations formed in 1993 for the purpose of achieving political and economic integration.
nationalism A strong feeling of pride in and devotion to one's country
militarism A policy of glorifying military power and keeping a standing army always prepared for war
Great War name originally given to the First World War (1914-1918).
Great Depression the economic crisis beginning with the stock market crash in 1929 and continuing through the 1930s
Nazi Party the political party founded in Germany in 1919 and brought to power by Hitler in 1933
propoganda Ideas spread to influence public opinion for or against a cause.
Holocaust a large-scale destruction, especially by fire; a vast slaughter; a burnt offering
Cold War A conflict that was between the US and the Soviet Union. The nations never directly confronted each other on the battlefield but deadly threats went on for years.
Iron Curtain A political barrier that isolated the peoples of Eastern Europe after WWII, restricting their ability to travel outside the region
North Atlantic Trade Agreement International Organization set up in 1949 to provide for the defense of western European countries and the United States from the perceived Soviet threat
euro the basic monetary unit of most members of the European Union (introduced in 1999)
crusades A series of holy wars from 1096-1270 AD undertaken by European Christians to free the Holy Land from Muslim rule.
empire A group of states or territories controlled by one ruler
scramble for Africa Term given for the rapid invasion of Africa by the various European powers. This began imperialism in Africa.
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