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Qing Dynasty

Last imperial dynasty of China, which collapsed in 1911 due to internal corruption, revolts, and external pressures.

Taiping Rebellion

A massive civil war in Southern China from 1850 to 1864 against the Qing Dynasty, fueled by discontent.

Boxer Rebellion

An anti-foreign, anti-colonial uprising in China in 1900, aimed at expelling foreign influence.

Opium Wars

Two conflicts in the mid-19th century between China and Western powers, leading to systemic changes in Chinese sovereignty.

republicanism

A political ideology emphasizing a republic, where the country is considered a 'public matter' and leaders are elected.

nationalism

A political, social, and economic system characterized by the belief in the superiority of one's nation over others.

Treaty of Versailles

The 1919 peace treaty that ended World War I, imposing significant reparations and territorial losses on Germany.

Mandate System

A system established by the League of Nations to govern former territories of the Central Powers.

Bolshevik Revolution

The 1917 revolution in Russia that led to the establishment of a communist government under Lenin.

Five-Year Plans

Stalin’s economic policies aimed at rapid industrialization in the Soviet Union through state control.

Holodomor

A man-made famine in Ukraine from 1932 to 1933, resulting from forced collectivization during Stalin's regime.

imperialism

A policy of extending a country's power and influence through colonization, military force, or other means.

militarism

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

Triple Entente

An alliance between Britain, France, and Russia before WWI that countered the Triple Alliance.

Triple Alliance

An alliance between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy before WWI.

Pan-Slavism

A political and cultural movement aimed at uniting all Slavic people, often associated with Russian support.

total war

A war strategy where countries mobilize all available resources and target civilian and military resources alike.

propaganda

Information, especially biased or misleading, used to promote a political cause or point of view.

class struggle

The conflict between different classes in society, specifically between the ruling and working classes.

anti-imperialism

Opposition to imperialist policies and practices, advocating for national self-determination.

Lebensraum

A Nazi policy for territorial expansion into Eastern Europe to provide living space for Germanic peoples.

Blitzkrieg

A military tactic used by the Germans in WWII that emphasized rapid and overwhelming attacks to achieve quick victories.

Nanjing Massacre

A mass murder and war rape committed by Japanese troops against residents of Nanjing during the Second Sino-Japanese War.

Green Revolution

A period marked by significant increases in agricultural production worldwide, particularly in developing countries.

Armenian Genocide

The mass killing of Armenians by the Ottoman Empire during and after WWI.

social inequality

The unequal access to resources and opportunities among different individuals or groups in society.