WW1

Nationalism

a feeling of intense loyalty to one's country or group

Militarism

celebration of military ideals, and a rapid buildup of military power

Alliance System

a system in which countries agree to defend each other; encouraged WW1

Balance of Power

an equality of power among different countries that discourages any group from acting aggressively

Stalemate

a situation in a conflict in which neither side can make progress against the other

U-Boat

a German submarine that was the first submarine employed in warfare, initially used during WW1

Propaganda

information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to influence opinion

Autocracy

A system of government in which the power to rule is in the hands of a single individual

Convoy

a group of ships that escort and protect other ships

Kaiser

German for "emperor"

Mobilization

the gathering of resources and troops in preparation for war

Ration

A limited portion or allowance of food or goods; limitation of use

Socialist

a person who believes industries should be publicly owned

Pacifist

a person who is opposed to the use of violence

Dissent

disagreement or opposition

National Self-Determination

the right of people to decide how they should be governed

Reparation

payment for damages caused during a war

Dimension

the level on which something exists or takes place

Consent

to approve; to agree; to yield

Consume

to use