WW1 and Russian Revolution Unit 1

Imperialism

The policy of one’s country’s political, economic, or cultural domination over other lands and territories.

Protectorate

Local rulers were left in place but were expected to follow the advice of European advisers on issues as trade or missionary activity.

Sphere of influence

An area in which an outside power claimed exclusive investment or trading privileges.

Entente

A nonbinding agreement to follow common policies.

Militarism

Glorification of the military.

Ultimatum

Final set of demands.

Mobilize

Prepare it’s military forces for war.

Neutrality

Policy of supporting neither sides of the war.

Stalemate

A deadlock in which neither side is able to defeat the other.

Zeppelins

Large gas-filled balloons, to bomb the English coast.

U-boats

Nicknamed from the German word submarine.

Convoys

Groups of merchant ships protected by warships.

Dardanelles

A vital strait connecting the Black Sea and Mediterranean

Proletariat

The growing class of factory and railroads workers, miners, and urban wage earners.

Soviets

Councils of workers and soldiers.

Cheka

A secret police force much like the tsar’s.

Commissars

Communist party officials assigned to the army to teach party principles and ensure party loyalty.