Unit 8: 20th Century Global Conflicts

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to 20th Century Global Conflicts, focusing on the causes and consequences of World War I, World War II, the Russian Revolution, and the rise of totalitarian regimes.

Militarism

The belief in building up a strong armed forces to prepare for war.

Alliances

Agreements between nations to aid and protect one another.

Imperialism

The policy of extending a country's power and influence through colonization or military force.

Nationalism

Patriotic feeling, principles, or efforts that emphasize national interests.

Stalemate

A situation in which neither side in a conflict can gain an upper hand.

Trench warfare

A type of combat in which troops fight from trenches facing each other.

Hyperinflation

An extremely high and typically accelerating inflation, often exceeding 50% per month.

Treaty of Versailles

The peace treaty that ended World War I and imposed heavy reparations on Germany.

League of Nations

An international organization established after World War I to promote peace and cooperation.

Self-Determination

The right of people to decide their own political status and pursue their economic, social, and cultural development.

Bolsheviks

A Marxist political party that led the Russian Revolution in 1917.

Mensheviks

A non-Leninist faction of the Russian socialist movement that wanted to achieve socialism through democratic means.

Fascism

A political ideology characterized by authoritarianism, nationalism, and a dictatorial power.

Collectivization

The policy of consolidating individual land and labor into collective farms.

Appeasement

The policy of making concessions to an aggressor in order to maintain peace.

Final Solution

Nazi Germany's plan to exterminate the Jewish people during World War II.

Age of Anxiety

A period of uncertainty and fear in society following the destructive effects of World War II.

Lost Generation

The generation that came of age during the First World War, often characterized by a questioning of social norms.