Keywords Flashcards
What does Entente mean?
Not an alliance but an agreement to settle differences
What does Chancellor mean?
Chief Minister
What does Weltpolitik mean?
World Policy
What does annexed mean?
When territory is seized and made part of another country’s empire.
What does conscription mean?
All males of a certain group have to serve in the armed forces, usually for on or two years.
What does mobilise mean?
To get armed forces ready for battle.
What does obsolete mean?
Out of date
Slavs
The name given to the different national groups who live in the Balkans (the area of South-Eastern Europe)
What is an ultimatum?
A final decision - or else
What is an armistice ?
A ceasefire
What does self-determination mean?
The right of Nations to rule themselves.
What does demilitarised mean?
No armed forces or weapons
What does reparations mean?
Repair, or provide compensation, for the damage caused.
What does covenant mean?
A set of rules
What does economic sanctions mean?
Restrictions on trade with another country.
