Unit 3 Vocabulary Quiz Words

Question 1

Imperialism

Answer 1

A policy of extending a country’s power and influence through diplomacy or military force.

Question 2

Social Darwinism

Answer 2

The belief that only the strongest societies or individuals thrive and dominate.

Question 3

Intervene

Answer 3

To become involved in a situation to alter the outcome.

Question 4

Anti-Interventionists

Answer 4

Those who oppose intervention in the affairs of other countries.

Question 5

Jingoism

Answer 5

Extreme patriotism, often favoring an aggressive or warlike foreign policy.

Question 6

Infrastructure

Answer 6

The basic physical systems and structures needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.

Question 7

Neutrality

Answer 7

The state of not supporting or helping either side in a conflict.

Question 8

U-boats/Submarines

Answer 8

German submarines used in World War I and II.

Question 9

Trench Warfare

Answer 9

A type of combat in which opposing troops fight from trenches facing each other.

Question 10

Rationing

Answer 10

A fixed allowance of provisions or food, especially for civilians during a shortage.

Question 11

Doughboys

Answer 11

Informal term for members of the American Expeditionary Forces in World War I.

Question 12

Self-Determination

Answer 12

The right of people to choose their own form of government.

Question 13

Shellshock

Answer 13

Psychological disturbance caused by prolonged exposure to active warfare.

Question 14

Propaganda

Answer 14

Information, especially biased or misleading, used to promote a political cause or point of view.