Unit 3 Vocabulary - WW1 and Imperialism

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Imperialism

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A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.

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Trade

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Exchange of goods and services

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Colony

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A territory that is legally tied to a sovereign state rather than completely independent.

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Annexation

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The adding of a region to the territory of an existing political unit.

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Superiority

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The quality of being better than others

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Isolationism

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A national policy of avoiding involvement in world affairs

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Blockade

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A war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy

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Telegram

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A message sent by telegraph and then delivered in written or printed form

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Armistice

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An agreement to stop fighting

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Treaty

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A formal agreement between two or more sovereign states