WH2.8 Power Words VOCAB

What is the definition of Militarism?

• Building up strong armies and navies to prepare for war.

• Promoting peace and diplomacy between nations.

• Reducing military spending to focus on social programs.

• Encouraging international trade agreements.

What is the definition of Alliance?

• An agreement between countries to help each other in war.

• A competition between countries for resources.

• A type of government ruled by a king or queen.

• A treaty to end all trade between nations.

What is the definition of Nationalism?

• Extreme pride in one’s country, often with the belief it is better than others.

• A system of government where power is shared equally among all citizens.

• A belief in the economic superiority of free trade.

• The practice of maintaining peaceful relations with all countries.

What is the definition of Imperialism?

• A policy of extending a country’s power by taking colonies.

• A system of government where citizens vote directly on laws.

• A philosophy that promotes individual freedom above all else.

• A movement to end all forms of government.

What is the term for 'The killing of an important leader for political reasons.'?

• Assassination

• Negotiation

• Coronation

• Exile

Who was the German emperor during WWI who pushed for aggressive policies?

• Kaiser Wilhelm II

• Otto von Bismarck

• Friedrich Ebert

• Paul von Hindenburg

Who was the French leader who wanted Germany punished after the war?

• Georges Clemenceau

• David Lloyd George

• Woodrow Wilson

• Vittorio Orlando

Who was the U.S. president who brought America into the war and proposed the League of Nations?

• Woodrow Wilson

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Warren G. Harding

Fill in the blank: ________ was the leader of the Bolsheviks in Russia, who promised 'Peace, Land, and Bread.'

• Vladimir Lenin

• Joseph Stalin

• Leon Trotsky

• Nicholas II

What is the term for the following definition? Large, powerful guns (like cannons or long-range weapons) used in war to fire shells far distances, often to destroy enemy trenches, buildings, or equipment. Artillery caused more deaths in World War I than any other weapon.

• Artillery

• Infantry

• Cavalry

• Bayonet