Unit 4 Vocabulary - WWI

the belief that a country should have a strong military and be ready to use it aggressively to achieve its goals or defend its interests

a strong feeling of love and devotion to one's country

a belief that national interests are more important than international considerations

whena country expands its power and influence over other countries and territories for economic or political gain

agreements made between countries to support and defend each other

a situation where neither side can win or make progress, where no action can be taken

the deliberate spreading of information to influence public opinion and promote a specific agenda

the act of assembling and readying military troops and supplies for war

to publicly disagree with an official opinion or decision, especially when disagreeing with a majority opinion

a fixed amount of food or other goods that is allowed to each person during times of shortages

the making of amends for wrong or injury done

a levy on a defeated country forcing it to pay some of the war costs of the winners