World War 1 and Russian Revolution Vocabulary Mr. Condry’s Social Studies Class

World War 1 a war between the allies (Russia, France, British Empire, Italy, United States, Japan, Rumania, Serbia, Belgium, Greece, Portugal, Montenegro) and the Central Powers (Germany, Austria- Hungary, Turkey, Bulgaria) from 1914 to 1918

Russian Revolution the coup d'etat by the Bolsheviks under Lenin in November 1917 that led to a period of civil war which ended in victory for the Bolsheviks in 1922

Alliances a union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations.

Armistice an agreement made by opposing sides in a war to stop fighting for a certain time; a truce.

Dictator a ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained power by force.

Militarism the belief or desire of a government or people that a country should maintain a strong military capability and be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests.

Imperialism a policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.

Nationalism patriotic feeling, principles, or efforts.

Neutrality the state of not supporting or helping either side in a conflict, disagreement, etc.; impartiality.

Propaganda information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view.

Totalitarianism a system of government that is centralized and dictatorial and requires complete subservience to the state.

Czar Nicholas II Leader of Russia during World War 1 and the last Czar of Russia and the end of the Monarchy

Grigori Rasputin Mystic and faith healer who swayed over the court of Nicholas II of Russia Supposed to be supernatural he was stabbed in the belly, poisoned by cyanide, shot in the chest and head, beaten and drowned

Archduke Franz Ferdinand Archduke of Austria-Hungry. His death sparked the beginning of the war.

Franz Joseph 1 of Austria Emperor of Austria-Hungry

Vladimir Lenin Bolshevik Revolutionist that represented Russia towards the end of the war and overthrew the monarchy

Woodrow Wilson President of the United States during the war.

David Lloyd George Prime minister of Great Britain during the war

Kaiser Wilhelm II Emperor of Germany

Vittorio Orlando Prime Minister of Italy

Georges Clemenceau Prime Minister of France

John Maynard Keynes Noted British economist influential during the peace negotiations.

Benito Mussolini Dictator of fascist Italy, that would come to power as a result of World War 1

Adolph Hitler Nazi dictator that would come to power as a result of World War 1