Conflict Vocabulary

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Ethan, Rohan, and Luna are playing a strategy game where they represent different countries. The game involves a competition between two or more countries to have the best armed forces. What is this scenario similar to in real-world politics?

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arms race

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What is the term for a plan created by a government to deal with other countries, as likened to the plan William, Avery, and Arjun are creating for interschool competition?

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foreign policy

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Michael, Abigail, and Liam are representatives of different governments. They are in a meeting room, negotiating solutions to a global issue. This process is known as?

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diplomacy

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An economic system based on private ownership and a free market.

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capitalism

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An economic and social system in which property is owned equally and controlled by the government.

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communism

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The idea that if one country becomes communist, neighboring countries will also become communist.

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Domino Theory

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An alliance between the Soviet Union and other Eastern European nations.

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Warsaw Pact

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A formal agreement between two or more countries dealing with peace, alliance, commerce (business), or other international relations.

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Treaty/Pact

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Military, political, and ideological barrier established between the Soviet bloc and Western Europe from 1945 to 1990. The term was coined by Winston Churchill.

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Iron Curtain

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"Duck and cover" and other precautions meant to protect against the effects of nuclear explosions were started in the USA due to the...

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Soviet Atomic Threat.