a mutually beneficial relationship between two nations forged to further common interests or prevent attack from common enemies

The two nations formed an alliance in hopes of defeating their common enemy in war.

the deliberate killing of a prominent or important person, often for political or ideological reasons

of or related to a large group of people who share a distinctive culture, language, or religion, or who are of the same race or national heritage

Japanese and Chinese immigrants made up two of Hawaii's major ethnic groups in 1900.

the act of assembling, organizing, or adapting (industries, supplies, facilities, or the like) for immediate use or service in times of war or states of emergency; the act of assembling and preparing (troops or the like) for active military duty or service to a country

The nation ordered troop mobilization to prepare for the upcoming battle.

the idea that citizens of a country are part of something bigger than themselves and that they are loyal to a set of national ideals and practices

A wave of nationalism swept the country after its citizens were attacked.

information or statements of opinion that are deliberately circulated among the public in order to persuade the population to accept a particular point of view, especially one in favor of or opposed to a particular movement, cause, or doctrine

The government spread propaganda to convince people of the threat from foreign enemies.

global war in which all warring nations’ mobilize for the war effort including soldier and civilian populations, who are both participants and targets; usually defined as meeting four criteria: mobilization, blurring of lines between citizen and civilian, total control of society, and rejection of a compromise peace

World War I was an example of total war.