Attempts at maintaining the peace, 1923–1935 key terms

Disarmament

The reduction or withdrawal of military forces and weapons.

Conciliation

The process of resolving disputes by peaceful means and fostering cooperation among nations.

Reparations

Payments imposed on Germany after World War I to compensate the Allies for war damages.

Protectionism

Economic policy of restricting imports from other countries to protect domestic industries.

Revisionism

The policy of seeking to alter or overturn the established order, particularly in the context of treaties and territorial agreements.

Isolationism

A foreign policy approach where a country seeks to minimize its involvement in international affairs, prevalent in the United States during the interwar period.

League of Nations

An international organization established after World War I to promote peace and cooperation among countries.

Sanctions

Penalties imposed by countries to influence or punish a nation for its actions, often used as a tool for enforcing international law.