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History Chapter 23 Vocab Practice

AB
sabotageSecret action by enemy agents to damage a nation’s war efforts.
mobilizationGathering resources and preparing for war.
autocracyGovernment in which one person has unlimited power.
dissentDisagreement with or opposition to an opinion.
propagandaIdeas or information designed and spread to influence opinion
ententeAn understanding between nations.
pacifistPerson opposed to the use of war or violence to settle disputes.
nationalismLoyalty to a country and promotion of its interests above all others.
armisticeTemporary peace agreement to end fighting
League of NationsAssociation of nations to preserve peace and resolve international disputes.
espionageAct of spying.
frontRegion where warfare is taking place.
militarismBuildup of military strength within a country
reparationsPayment by the losing country to the winner for damages caused during a war.
ethnic groupMinority that speaks a different language or follows different customs than the majority in a country.
convoyGroup that travels with something, such as a ship, to protect it.
fourteen pointsWilson's peace plan to end World War I and restructure the countries of Europe.
allianceDefense agreements among nations.
balance of powerDistribution of power among nations so no one single nation can dominate or interfere with another.
socialistPerson who believes industries should be publicly owned and run by the government rather than.


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