world war one vocab

u-boats

german submarines used primarily in world war one for naval warfare and blockades

artillery

large caliber heavy weaponry, such as cannons and howitzers, used to fire exploitive shells over long distances

communism

a political and economic system aiming for a classes society with collective ownership of property and resources

militarism

the policy or belief of maintaining a strong military capability and aggressively preparing to use it for national interests

alliances

formal agreements or partnerships between nationals to cooperate,support, and defend one another

imperialism

the policy of expending a notions power and influence over other territories through silo act, colonization, or force

nationalism

strong devotion and loyalty to one’s nation, often emphasizing national interest above those of other nations

reparations

financial compensation or goods paid by a defeated nation after a war to cover damages and losses

propaganda

information or media distributed deliberately to influence public opinion and support s political cause

capitalism

an eco mic system where trade, industry, and the means of production are privately owned and operated for profit

treaty

a formal, legally binding agreement or contract conclude and ratified between sovereign states

revolution

a fundamental and sudden change in political power social structure, often involving the overthrow of a government

machine gun

an automatic firearm designed to rapidly fire continuous rounds of ammunition from a belt or magazine

mustard gas

a deadly chemical agent causing severe burns, and respiratory damage, used extensively in world war one trench warfare

armistice

a formal agreement between warning parties to cease of fighting and suspend hostilities, acting as a truce