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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Authoritarianism | A system of government where power is held by one leader or a small group with limited freedoms. |
| Autonomy | The ability or right of a group or region to govern itself. |
| Communism | An economic and political system where property is collectively owned and class distinctions are minimized. |
| Expansionism | A policy of extending a country’s territory or influence. |
| Fascism | An authoritarian ideology marked by ultranationalism |
| Genocide | The deliberate attempt to destroy an entire ethnic |
| Holocaust | The genocide of approximately six million Jews by Nazi Germany during World War II. |
| Indoctrinate | To teach ideas or beliefs uncritically |
| Inflation | A general rise in prices that reduces the purchasing power of money. |
| Internationalism | The belief that nations should cooperate and work together. |
| Isolationism | A policy of avoiding political or military involvement with other countries. |
| Nazism | The fascist ideology of Nazi Germany based on racism |
| Scapegoat | To unfairly blame a person or group for problems. |
| Ultranationalism | An extreme form of nationalism that places the nation above all others. |
| Appeasement | A policy of giving concessions to avoid conflict. |
| Bilateralism | Relations or agreements between two countries. |
| Foreign aid | Assistance given by one country to another for economic |
| Global consciousness | Awareness of global issues and humanity’s shared responsibility. |
| Globalization | Increasing global connections through trade |
| Humanitarianism | Concern for human welfare |
| International law | Rules and agreements that govern relations between countries. |
| Interventionism | A policy of becoming involved in other countries’ affairs. |
| Multilateralism | Cooperation or agreements among three or more countries. |
| Non-intervention | A policy of not interfering in the internal affairs of other nations. |
| Peacekeeping | Efforts to maintain peace |
| Peacemaking | Diplomatic efforts to resolve conflict and establish peace. |
| Protectionism | Economic policy that restricts imports to protect domestic industries. |
| Security | Protection from threats to a nation’s people |
| Sphere of influence | An area where a country has significant political or economic influence. |
| State involvement | Government participation in economic or social affairs. |
| State non-involvement | Limited government involvement in economic or social affairs. |
| Supranationalism | Shared authority among multiple countries beyond national governments. |
| Apartheid | A system of racial segregation and discrimination in South Africa. |
| Arctic Council | An international forum for cooperation among Arctic states and Indigenous groups. |
| Boycott | The act of refusing to buy or use goods as a form of protest. |
| Circumpolar | Surrounding the North Pole or Arctic region. |
| Commonwealth of Nations | An association of countries |
| Conflict | A serious disagreement or struggle between groups or nations. |
| European Union (EU) | A supranational organization of European countries that cooperate economically and politically. |
| G7 | A group of seven major industrialized countries that meet to discuss global issues. |
| Global warming | The long-term increase in Earth’s average temperature due to greenhouse gases. |
| L’Organisation internationale de la Francophonie | An international organization of French-speaking countries that promotes language and cooperation. |
| Sustainable development | Development that meets present needs without harming future generations. |
| United Nations | An international organization formed to promote peace |
| World Council of Indigenous Peoples | An organization advocating for Indigenous rights worldwide. |
| World government | The idea of a single governing authority for all nations. |
| Social cause of the French Revolution | Inequality between social classes and unfair privileges of the First and Second Estates. |
| Three Estates | The social classes of pre-revolutionary France: clergy |
| League of Nations | An international organization created after World War I to prevent future wars. |
| Treaty of Versailles | The peace treaty that ended World War I and punished Germany. |
| War Measures Act | A Canadian law that allowed the government emergency powers during war or crisis. |
| Charlottetown Accord | A failed Canadian constitutional proposal aimed at reforming federalism. |
| Bill 101 Quebec | A Quebec law making French the primary language of business and education. |
| Federalism | A system of government where power is divided between central and regional governments. |
| Forms of national identity | Civic |
| Aspects of national identity | Shared language |