Key Terms in Military and Political History

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What is armament?

War equipment and supplies.

What is conscription?

A compulsory enrollment of men for military service; draft.

What is imperialism?

The development of forcing trade and exploration of raw materials of backward countries through political or military means.

What is nationalism?

Devotion to one's nation and to its political, social, and cultural interests and traditions. Signup and view all the answers

Who were the Bolsheviks?

A member of the left-wing majority group of the Russian Social Democratic Workers' Party that seized power in that country in November 1917. Signup and view all the answers

What does bourgeoisie refer to?

Affluent middle-class people. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Czar?

A male monarch or emperor of Russia before 1917. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Duma?

The main legislative assembly or parliament in czarist Russia. Signup and view all the answers

What is a manifesto?

A public written declaration of beliefs and principles, policies, and objectives, especially one issued by a political movement or candidate. Signup and view all the answers

What does Marxist relate to?

The philosophy and teachings of Karl Marx. Signup and view all the answers

Who were the Mensheviks?

A member of the liberal minority group of the Russian Social Democratic Party. Signup and view all the answers

What is proletariat?

The poorest class of working people in society. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to abdicate?

To formally withdraw from a high office, especially the throne. Signup and view all the answers

What is anarchy?

A state of society without government or laws. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Czarina?

A female monarch or emperor of Russia before 1917. Signup and view all the answers

What is a soviet?

A local council in the early political organization of the Russian Revolution. Signup and view all the answers

What are reparations?

Indemnities paid by defeated countries for acts of war. Signup and view all the answers

What is a recession?

An economic setback in commercial and industrial activity. Signup and view all the answers

What is fascism?

A one-party system of government in which each class has its distinct place but the individual is subject to the state. Signup and view all the answers

What does totalitarian mean?

A one-party government maintained by political suppression usually combined with cultural and economic controls. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to demilitarize?

To remove military equipment and troops from and declare neutral. Signup and view all the answers

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Key Terms and Definitions

Armament: Refers to war equipment and supplies crucial for military operations.
Conscription: A mandatory enlistment of individuals into military service; commonly known as a draft.
Imperialism: The act of extending a nation's power through the forced trade and extraction of resources from less developed countries, often involving political or military control.
Nationalism: A strong allegiance to one's nation and its cultural, social, and political interests, often leading to the desire for independence or dominance.
Bolshevik: Members of the revolutionary left-wing faction of the Russian Social Democratic Workers' Party, who took control in November 1917 and later formed the Russian Communist Party.
Bourgeoisie: The wealthy middle class that, according to Marxist theory, owns the majority of resources and capital, often benefiting from the exploitation of the working class.
Czar: The title for male monarchs in Russia before 1917, equivalent to emperor; derived from the Russian word for caesar.
Duma: The legislative assembly in czarist Russia, functioning similarly to a parliament.
Manifesto: A public declaration of principles, beliefs, and policies often associated with political movements; notably includes the Communist Manifesto by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels.
Marxist: Pertaining to the ideas and theories put forth by Karl Marx, particularly those addressing class struggle and economic systems.
Menshevik: Members of the more moderate faction of the Russian Social Democratic Party, who opposed the Bolsheviks during the Russian Revolution.
Proletariat: The working class, especially industrial workers, who rely on selling their labor for survival, as noted in Marxist ideology.
Abdicate: To formally relinquish a position of high authority such as a throne, leading to the surrender of power.
Anarchy: A situation in which society operates without a governing body or established laws.
Czarina: The female counterpart of a czar, referring to a female monarch in Russia prior to 1917.
Soviet: Local councils formed during the Russian Revolution, composed of representatives from workers, soldiers, and peasants that aimed to organize and govern society.
Reparations: Payments made by countries defeated in war to compensate for the damage caused during conflicts.
Recession: A period marked by a decline in economic activity, particularly within the commercial and industrial sectors.
Fascism: A totalitarian political system where a single party controls the state, often characterized by authoritarian governance and suppression of opposition, maintained through military force and control of the economy.
Totalitarian: Describing a political system where a single-party regime suppresses dissent and exerts extensive control over public and private life.
Demilitarize: The process of removing military forces and equipment from an area to establish neutrality, often in post-conflict scenarios.

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This quiz covers essential terms and definitions related to military and political history, including concepts like nationalism, imperialism, and conscription. Test your understanding of these key terms and their significance in historical contexts from war to social movements.