armistice
a temporary agreement to end fighting
contraband
goods whose importation, exportation, or possession is illegal
convoy
a group that travels with something, such as a ship, to protect it
cost of living
the cost of purchasing goods and services essential for survival
deport
to expel individuals from the country
general strike
a strike involving all the workers in a particular geographic location
militarism
a policy of aggressive military preparedness
national self determination
the free choice by the people of a nation of their own future
political status
nationalism
loyalty and devotion to a nation
propaganda
the spreading of ideas about an institution or individual for the
purpose of influencing opinion
reparations
payment by the losing country in a war to the winner for the damages
caused by the war