AP World History Unit 7 Vocabulary

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Totalitarianism

A political system and a form of government that prohibits opposition from political parties, disregards and outlaws the political claims of individual and group opposition to the state, and completely controls the public sphere and the private sphere of society.

Mandate System

Was established by the League of Nations after World War I, and was an attempt to govern territories formerly belonging to the Ottoman Empire and Germany.

Paris Peace Conference

A series of diplomatic meetings to establish peace terms after World War I.

Total War

A type of warfare that includes any and all resources and infrastructure as legitimate military targets, mobilises all of the resources of society to fight the war, and gives priority to warfare over non-combatant needs.

Indian National Congress

A political party in India with deep roots in most regions of India. Founded on 28 December 1885, it was the first modern nationalist movement to emerge in the British Empire in Asia and Africa.

Fourteen Points

A statement of principles for peace that was to be used for peace negotiations in order to end World War I. The principles were outlined in a January 8, 1918 speech on war aims and peace terms to the United States Congress by President Woodrow Wilson.

Great Depression

A global economic collapse that began in the United States in 1929 and lasted until around 1939. It was the most severe and prolonged economic downturn in modern history. The Depression was triggered by the Wall Street Crash of October 1929, when stocks lost half their value in ten weeks.

Fascism

A far-right, authoritarian, and ultranationalist political ideology and movement, characterized by a dictatorial leader, centralized autocracy, militarism, forcible suppression of opposition, belief in a natural social hierarchy, subordination of individual interests for the perceived good of the nation or race, and strong regimentation of society and the economy.

Trench Warfare

A form of military conflict where opposing sides attack, counterattack, and defend from systems of trenches dug into the ground.

New Deal

A series of a wide-reaching economic, social, and political reforms enacted by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in the United States between 1933 and 1938, in response to the Great Depression, which had started in 1929.

Militarism

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.

Balfour Declaration

A public statement issued by the British Government in 1917 during the First World War announcing its support for the establishment of a "national home for the Jewish people" in Palestine, then an Ottoman region with a small minority Jewish population.

Five Year Plan

A long-term roadmap for achieving personal or professional goals over the next five years. It involves setting clear objectives and breaking them down into smaller, manageable steps with specific timelines. This approach can help individuals stay motivated and focused on their goals.

Collectivize

To organize (something) on the basis of ownership by the people or the state, abolishing private ownership or involvement.

League of Nations

An intergovernmental organization formed in 1920, following World War I, to promote international cooperation and prevent future wars. It was the first attempt at a global organization focused on maintaining peace and addressing international issues. The League had a mixed record, with some successes in resolving disputes but ultimately failing to prevent World War II.