IMPORTANT KEYWORDS (Part 3) Flashcards
(10 cards)
Young Plan
American economic plan to reorganize reparations payments to make it easier for Germany to pay.
conscription
compulsory service in armed forces
free trade
a policy of trade between countries with no taxes. Aimed to increase trade.
general strike
Large-scale strikes by workers to stop services like transportation.
hindsight
Looking back at historical events
right-wing
Political groups or individuals with beliefs usually in national pride.
secret treaties
Agreements between states which are not made public hence causing suspicion among other states. A contributing factor to the outbreak of WW1.
territories
an area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state.
public opinion
view of the majority of the population on an issue.
cooperation
teamwork
