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MILITARISM |
Is the belief or desire of a government or people that a country should maintain a strong military capability and be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests. Example: During the WWI there was a lot of militarism. |
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SELF-DETERMINATION |
Is a cardinal principle in modern international law (commonly regarded as a jus cogens rule), binding, as such, on the United Nations as authoritative interpretation of the Charter's norms. Example: It was established by Woodrow Williams. |
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LEAGUE OF NATIONS |
Was an intergovernmental organisation founded on 10 January 1920 as a result of the Paris Peace Conference that ended the First World War.
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TRIPLE ALLIANCE |
Was a military alliance among Germany, Austria–Hungary, and Italy. It lasted from 20 May 1882 until World War I in 1914. |
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TRIPLE ENTENTE |
Was the alliance linking the Russian Empire, the French Third Republic, and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland after the signing of the Anglo-Russian entente on 31 August 1907. |
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NATIONALISM |
Is a belief, creed or political ideology that involves an individual identifying with, or becoming attached to, one's nation. Example: In Mexico, the government implemented nationalism to make the people feel they were Mexicans. |
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PROPAGANDA |
Official government communications to the public that are designed to influence opinion. The information may be true or false, but it is always carefully selected for its political effect. Example: During the WWI the government of USA made a lot of propaganda to make people join the army. |
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IMPERIALISM |
Is a type of empire were one country was authoritarian over another country. Example: Otto Von Bismarck was the main leader during the imperialism in Europe. |
