| A | B |
| imperialism | The actions used by one nation to exercise political or economic control over a smaller or weaker nation |
| diplomacy | The negotiation or relationship between nations |
| muckraker | a journalist who uncovers abuses and corruption in a society |
| expansionism | a policy that calls for expanding a nations boundaries |
| nationalism | Intense loyalty to one’s nation and promotion of its interests above all others |
| militarism | The build-up of military strength within a country |
| U-boat | a German submarine used in World War I & II |
| propaganda | Ideas or information designed and spread to influence opinion |
| entente | An agreement between two or more governments |
| socialist | A person who believes industries should be publicly owned and run by the government rather than by private individuals |
| reparation | a payment by a defeated aggressor nation for damages caused by war |
| suffragist | a man or a woman who fought for a women’s right to vote |
| referendum | The vote of the people on laws passed by the legislature |
| alliance system | a defense agreement among nations |
| isolationism | a national policy of avoiding involvement in world affairs |
| pacifist | a person opposed to the use of war or violence to settle disputes |
| Kaiser | The leader of Germany from 1871-1918 |
| prohibition | The nationwide ban on the manufacture, sale, and transportation of liquor in the United States |