Definitions of WWI keywords

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Militarism

The belief that a country should maintain a strong military force, and be prepared to use it aggressively.

Nationalism

An intense form of loyalty to your home country.

Alliance

When countries agree to fight together against a common enemy.

Imperialism

The belief that a country should have a big empire to help it remain powerful.

Prosthetic Limbs

False arms or legs.

Trench Warfare

War fought using trenches to keep soldiers safe.

Shrapnel

Pieces of metal that break off from a bullet or bomb.

Innovation

Something new that is introduced or invented.

Home Front

The term for the efforts going on at home to help win the war.

Munitionette

The name for women who worked in munitions (bombs and bullets) factories.

Triple Alliance

An alliance made up of Germany, Austria

Triple Entente

An alliance made up of Britain, France and Russia.