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ethnic groups |
people who share a common language or traditions |
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entente |
an understanding among nations |
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balance of power |
prevents one country from dominating |
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nationalism |
loyalty to one's country |
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militarism |
a buildup of military power |
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alliance systen |
defence agreements among nations |
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autocracy |
rule by one person with unlimited power |
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propaganda |
information designed to influence opinion |
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front |
line of battle |
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convoys |
a group of navy destroyers |
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armistice |
an agreement to end fighting |
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pacifists |
a person apposed to the use of violence |
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espionage |
spying |
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mobilization |
gathering of resources and preparation for war. |
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sabotage |
secret action to damage a war effort |
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dissent |
opposition |
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socialists |
a person who believes industries should be publicly owned |
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League of Nations |
a group of countries pledging respect and protection |
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reparations |
payments for damage caused |
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Fourteen Points |
Woodrow Wilson's peace plan |





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