Unit 13 - Nationalism and World War I Vocabulary

A Nation-State is:

• a political entity characterized by a defined territory, stable population, government, and recognition by other states.

• a cultural group without a defined territory.

• an economic union of multiple countries.

• a historical region with no political significance.

Militarism is defined as:

• The belief or desire of a government or people that a country should maintain a strong military capability and be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests.

• A political system where the state recognizes no limits to its authority and strives to regulate every aspect of public and private life.

• An economic system where trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit, rather than by the state.

• A social system in which the government owns and controls the means of production.

An Arms Race is a competition between nations for superiority in the development and accumulation of weapons.

• A peaceful negotiation between countries

• A competition between nations for superiority in the development and accumulation of weapons

• A race involving athletes from different countries

• A trade agreement between two countries

Explain Naval Race.

• A competition between nations for naval supremacy.

• A type of boat racing event.

• A historical event involving naval battles.

• A race organized by the navy for charity.

An Alliance is a _______.

• group of people working together for a common goal

• type of food

• musical instrument

• ancient artifact

The countries in the Central Powers/Triple Alliance are:

• Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy

• Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire

• Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria

• Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire, Bulgaria

Name the countries in the Allied Powers/Triple Entente.

• United States, United Kingdom, France, Russia

• Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy

• Japan, China, India

• Brazil, Argentina, Chile

What is Imperialism?

• A political system where a country extends its power and influence through diplomacy or military force.

• A form of government where the ruler is an absolute dictator.

• An economic system where trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit.

• A social system where the means of production are owned and controlled by the state.