Global Conflict: C. 1900 to the Present

Flashcards covering key concepts and important terms related to global conflict from 1900 to the present.

Ottoman Empire

A land-based empire that was defeated in World War I, attempted to ethnically cleanse Armenia, and became Turkey following the collapse.

Armenian Genocide

The systematic extermination of Armenians by the Ottoman Empire during World War I.

Brest-Litovsk Treaty

A treaty signed between Lenin's Bolsheviks and Germany that allowed Russia to exit World War I.

Bolsheviks

A faction of the Marxist Social Democratic Labour Party in Russia which later became the Communist Party.

Mexican Revolution

A revolution that resulted in the establishment of a constitutional republic and social reforms in Mexico.

Militarism

A cause of World War I characterized by the buildup of military force among European countries.

The Great War

Another name for World War I, involving major global powers from 1914 to 1918.

Total War

A type of war where a nation mobilizes all available resources and population to achieve victory.

The New Deal

An economic program created by Franklin D. Roosevelt during the Great Depression aimed at job creation and economic recovery.

Fascist Corporatist Economy

An economic system utilized by Mussolini that emphasized strong government control of the economy and suppression of dissent.

Armistice

An agreement to stop fighting, which occurred in several conflicts related to the Cold War's proxy wars.

Nuclear Proliferation

The spread of nuclear weapons to various countries, posing a risk of global destruction.

Proxy Wars

Conflicts where a major power supports opposing factions in a smaller conflict, like the Korean War or Soviet-Afghan War.

Indian National Congress

A political party in India that led the struggle for independence from British rule.

Liberation Theology

A movement in Latin America advocating for the poor, emphasizing social justice and the role of the church in addressing poverty.

Green Revolution

A period marked by agricultural advancements, including genetically modified crops, aimed at increasing food production.