Vocabulary

Interconnectedness

the ways societies interact socially, economically, and politically

Nation

a group of people who share a common identity. Not always synonymous with country

State

a political entity defined by borders

Nationalism

intense feelings of pride for one’s nation. Often the belief that it is superior to others

Militarism

reliance on a strong military prepared for war

Alliance

a mutual agreement of support and protection between nations

Propaganda

biased information used to publicize and promote a specific viewpoint

Armistice

an end to fighting

Diplomacy

a peaceful resolution to conflict, often involving compromise

Self-Determinations

the belief that a nation should determine its own destiny

Reparations

payments made by the losing side of a conflict to pay for damages incurred by the other side

Fascism

a political ideology based on militarism and nationalism, opposed to the principles of democracy

Dictator

a leader who holds absolute power without opposition or “checks and balances”

Appeasement

a conflict resolution method where one side gives the other what it wants

Totalitarianism

any political system where the government holds complete control over the population daily lives

Genocide

the intentional, systematic killing of a specific group of people