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G8 Unit 4 RT#1
Causes of WWI & American Homefront
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| militarism | A buildup of military strength within a country |
| alliance system | defense agreements among nations |
| imperialism | desire of nations to expand their empires |
| nationalism | Loyalty to a nation, putting it's interests above all others |
| propaganda | information designed to influence public opinion |
| Committee on Public Information | to persuade Americans that the war represented a battle for democracy and freedom |
| espionage | spying(aiding the enemy) and/or interfering with army recruiting |
| sedition | crime to say or write anything that is perceived as negative against the government |