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Chapter 18 and 19 Terms
World War l
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History
10th Grade
03/04/2015

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Sphere of Influence
Definition
an area within which the political and economic interests of one nation are more important than those of other nations.
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Protectorate
Definition
a relationship in which the protection and partial control of one nation is held by another, more powerful nation.
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Imperialism
Definition
the policy of extending a nation's power and influence by gaining control over territory through political or military means.
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Economic Imperialism
Definition
the domination of ones nation by another nation- and companies within it- that is economically more powerful.
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Militarism
Definition
the predominance of the armed forces in making and carrying out the policies of a nation; the glorification if military preparedness and armed strength.
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Authoritarian
Definition
relating to or favoring a concentration of power in a leader or leaders who are not responsible to the people and which calls for blind submission to authority.
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Dictatorship
Definition
a nation or government in which total control is in the hands of one all- powerful ruler.
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Fascism
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a political philosophy or system worked by strong centrals authority snd that places the nation, and often a race, above individual rights and freedoms.
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Appeasant
Definition
the policy of giving in to the demands of a potential enemy in order to avoid conflict.
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Genocide
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the planned and systematic, extermination of an entire racial, ethnic, political, or culture group.
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Civilian
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someone who is not an active member of a police or military force
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Neutrality
Definition
the position of not favorign or supporting either side in a dispute
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Stalemate
Definition
a situation in which progress by either side in a contest or dispute is blocked by the other side; a draw or deadlock.
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Inflation
Definition
a rise in prices caused by an increase in the supply of money and a resulting decline in its value
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Rationing
Definition
limiting the amount of something that people are allowed to have when there is not enough for everyone to have as much as they want.
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Propaganda
Definition
ideas, allegations, and other information that is spread deliberately to further a cause or damage an apposing cause, and that is often exaggerated or false.
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Aggresor
Definition
a person or country that attacks first, without being provoked
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Mandate
Definition
an authorization or order given to a lesser authority by a superior one; a territory governed under sucj an authorization or order from a League of Nations
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