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Final 2 Vocab
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History
9th Grade
06/06/2011

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Alliance
Definition
A bond / connection between states, parties, or individuals to further the common interest of the members
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Annex
Definition
To add on to
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Anti-Semitism
Definition
Hate for jews
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Appeasement
Definition
Peace for no conflict
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Armistice / truce / cease-fire
Definition
Agreement to stop fighting
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Arms race
Definition
Weapon competition between powerful nations
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Blockade
Definition
The forced closing off of an area to any traffic or communication through the use of ships and low land forces
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Casualty
Definition
A person killed or injured in a war or accident.
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Censor/censorship
Definition
Holding back info, restrictions placed on written work by someone in authority
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Civic responsibility
Definition
The responsibilities of a citizen.
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Civilian
Definition
A person not in the military
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*Communism
Definition
A political theory derived from Karl Marx, advocating class war and leading to a society in which all property is publicly owned and each person works and is paid according to their abilities and needs.
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Containment
Definition
The action of keeping communism from spreading to other countries
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*Disillusion / disillusionment
Definition
To move away from idealism and become bitter
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Dissent / Dissident
Definition
Disagreement
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Espionage
Definition
Practice of spying
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Famine
Definition
Shortage of food
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Fascism
Definition
Militant political movement that emphasized loyalty for the state and obedience to its leaders.
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Genocide
Definition
Extermination or removal of a group of people
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Guerrilla / guerrilla warfare
Definition
Guerrilla warfare is the irregular warfare and combat in which a small group of combatants use mobile military tactics in the form of ambushes and raids to combat a larger and less mobile formal army..
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Idealogy / doctrine
Definition
A system of beliefs or opinions that influence political, social, and economic actions
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Imperialism
Definition
A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.
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Inflation
Definition
A general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money.
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Isolationism
Definition
A policy of remaining apart from the affairs or interests of other groups, esp. the political affairs of other countries.
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Justice
Definition
The quality of being fair and reasonable.
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??? Legacy
Definition
An amount of money or property left to someone in a will
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Militarism
Definition
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
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Mobilize / Mobilization
Definition
To prepare a nation for war,to move a nation's army into position for war
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Morale
Definition
Mental condition with respect to courage, discipline and confidence
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Nationalism
Definition
Patriotic feeling, principles, or efforts
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Nationalize
Definition
Transfer (a major branch of industry or commerce) from private to state ownership or control
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Oppress / oppressive / repress
Definition
To keep down by the cruel / unjust use of authority
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Persecute / persecution
Definition
Harass or annoy (someone) persistently
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Policy
Definition
A course or principle of action adopted or proposed by a government, party, business, or individual
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Propaganda
Definition
Information, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view
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Racism
Definition
Prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against someone of a different race based on such a belief
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Ration
Definition
A fixed amount of a particular thing
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Refugee
Definition
A person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster
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Regime
Definition
An authoritarian government
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Scapegoat
Definition
A person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others.
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??? Socialism
Definition
A political and economic theory of social organization that advocates that the means of production, distribution, and exchange should be owned or regulated by the community as a whole
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Strategy
Definition
A plan of action or policy designed to achieve a major or overall aim
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Suffrage
Definition
The right to vote
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Surveillance
Definition
Close observation of a nation
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Tariff
Definition
Tax
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Terrorism
Definition
The use of violence and intimidation in the pursuit of political aims
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Total war
Definition
A war that is unrestricted in terms of the weapons used, the territory or combatants involved, or the objectives pursued, esp. one in which the laws of war are disregarded
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Totalitarianism
Definition
Dictatorship: a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
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Ultimatum
Definition
A final demand or statement of terms, the rejection of which will result in retaliation or a breakdown in relations
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Indoctrinate / indoctrination
Definition
To teach with a biased or one-sided ideology
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