Vocabulary for U.S. Becomes a Global Power

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What is the policy or practice of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force?

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Imperialism

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Payments made by a country to compensate for damages caused during a war are known as ______.

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Reparations

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A policy of territorial or economic expansion is called:

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Expansionism

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A style of journalism that exaggerates or sensationalizes news stories to attract readers is known as ______.

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Yellow Journalism

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Information used to promote a political cause or point of view, often biased or misleading, is called:

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Propaganda

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A type of combat where soldiers fight from deep trenches is known as ______.

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Trench Warfare

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The main theater of war during World War I, characterized by trench warfare, is known as ______.

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Western Front

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The belief in building up strong armed forces to prepare for war is called:

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Militarism

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A strong sense of pride and loyalty to one's nation, often leading to the desire for self-governance, is known as ______.

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Nationalism

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A violent uprising against an authority or government is called:

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Insurrection