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WW1 RWD
Regents words 53-61
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Total War | A conflict in which participating countries devote all of their resources towards the war effort. |
| Militarism | The glorification of the military and preparation for war. |
| Allied Powers | Previously known as the Triple Entente it was a World War I alliance of Great Britain, France and Russia. - Later joined by Italy, the United States and others. |
| Central Powers | Previously known as the Triple Alliance, it was a World War I alliance of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire. -Later, Bulgaria joined |
| War of Attrition | A military strategy in which each side of a conflict attempts to wear down the opposing side to the point of defeat. |
| Conscription | The draft; required men 18 and over to be ready for military service. |
| Neutrality | The foreign policy of a nation to not participate in a war between other nations. |
| Propaganda | The spreading of ideas through media to promote a certain cause or to damage an opposing cause. |