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Nationalism

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Excessive pride in one's nation (in a bad way)

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Militarism

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The policy of building up strong armed forces to prepare for war

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terrorist

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Person who uses threats and violence to promote a cause

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Kaiser

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Title of a German emperor/king

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stalemate

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deadlock in which neither side is strong enough to win

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propoganda

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Spreading of ideas to help a cause or hurt and opposing cause (often false ideas)

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warmonger

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Person who tries to stir up war (start war)

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czar

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Title of a Russian emperor

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abdicate

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to give up power

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epidemic

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rapid spread of contagious disease