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Young Plan

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American economic plan to reorganize reparations payments to make it easier for Germany to pay.

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conscription

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compulsory service in armed forces

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free trade

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a policy of trade between countries with no taxes. Aimed to increase trade.

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general strike

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Large-scale strikes by workers to stop services like transportation.

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hindsight

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Looking back at historical events

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right-wing

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Political groups or individuals with beliefs usually in national pride.

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secret treaties

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Agreements between states which are not made public hence causing suspicion among other states. A contributing factor to the outbreak of WW1.

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territories

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an area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state.

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public opinion

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view of the majority of the population on an issue.

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cooperation

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teamwork