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4. System A network of treaties and alliances between nations meant to provide mutual support in case of conflict, often contributing to the escalation of tensions.
6. The process of preparing and organizing troops and supplies for war.
8. Darwinism The application of Charles Darwin’s theory of natural selection to societies, used to justify imperialism, racism, and militarism.
12. Information, often biased or misleading, used to promote a political cause or viewpoint.
14. Compensation paid by a defeated country for the damage and losses caused during a war.
16. Relating to the Slavic peoples, an ethnic and linguistic group primarily in Eastern and Southeastern Europe.
17. Mandatory enlistment of citizens into the armed forces, also known as a draft.

1. An agreement to stop fighting and end hostilities, typically as a prelude to a formal peace treaty.
2. The belief or desire of a government or people to maintain a strong military and be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests.
3. Warfare A form of warfare in which opposing armies fight from trenches dug into the battlefield, often resulting in stalemates.
5. Workers' councils that emerged during the Russian Revolution to represent the interests of workers, peasants, and soldiers.
7. The policy of not choosing sides in a war or dispute between other countries.
9. of Attrition A strategy of wearing down an enemy through continuous losses in personnel and resources.
10. Intense pride and devotion to one’s nation, often leading to the belief in its superiority.
11. Communism An economic and political system used by the Bolsheviks during the Russian Civil War, where the government controlled production and distribution.
13. To give up a position of power or authority, especially by a monarch.
15. Group A community of people who share a common cultural background, language, or ancestry.