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1184416786ImperialismA policy in which a strong nation seeks to dominate other countries politically, socially, and economically.0
1184416787nationalismA strong feeling of pride in and devotion to one's country1
1184416788triple allianceAlliance among Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy at the end of the 19th century; part of European alliance system and balance of power prior to World War I.2
1184416789triple ententeA military alliance between Great Britain, France, and Russia in the years preceding World War I.3
1184416790stalemateA situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible4
1184416791schlieffen planA strategy drawn up by Germany to avoid fighting a war on two fronts5
1184416792conscriptionA military draft6
1184416793treaty of versaillesthe treaty imposed on Germany by the Allied powers in 1920 after the end of World War I which demanded exorbitant reparations from the Germans7
1184416794demilitarizationA reduction in a country's ability to wage war, achieved by disbanding its armed forces and prohibiting it from acquiring weapons.8
1184416795war guilt clause1.) formally blamed Germany 2.) charged Germany for $33 billion9
1184416796armisticeAgreement to stop fighting10
1184416797reparationsAs part of the Treaty of Versailles, Germany was ordered to pay fines to the Allies to repay the costs of the war. Opposed by the U.S., it quickly lead to a severe depression in Germany.11
1184416798tsar nicholasLast Tsar of Russia and then end of the Romanov line. Was executed along with the rest of his family under the order of Lenin.12
1184416799tsarina alexandrawife of Nicholas II left in power when he joined army on front lines; allowed Rasputin to control government and went into shock when he was assassinated13
1184416800bloody sunday 1905Workers asking for better working conditions; The czar's general opens fire killing 500+; People lose trust in Nicholas; Outcome: Nicholas II forced to establish the Duma: Russian form of parliament; Nicholas doesn't want to share his power14

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