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14 Cards in this Set
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alliances |
a union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations. |
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annexation |
the action of adding or subtracting something, especially territory |
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civil liberties |
are personal guarantees and freedoms that the government cannot abridge, either by law or by judicial interpretation |
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imperialism |
a policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force |
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isolationism |
a policy of remaining apart from the affairs or interests of other groups, especially the political affairs of other countries |
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militarism |
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 |
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national interest |
often referred to by the French expression raison d'État ("reason of State"), is a country's goals and ambitions whether economic, military, or cultural |
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nationalism |
patriotic feeling, principles, or efforts |
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neutrality |
the state of not supporting or helping either side in a conflict, disagreement, etc.; impartiality |
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yellow journalism |
journalism that is based upon sensationalism and crude exaggeration |
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libel |
a published false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation; a written defamation |
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diplomacy |
the profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations, typically by a country's representatives abroad |
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humanitarian |
concerned with or seeking to promote human welfare |
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emotional appeal |
a method of persuasion that's designed to create an emotional response |
