Study the word list: GCSE History: Cold War 1

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Word list: GCSE History: Cold War 1

	ally	An ally is someone who is on your side.
	alliance	An alliance is a union formed between two countries.
	tension	If there is tension between two groups, it means there is a tense relationship between them.
	rivalry	If there is a rivalry between two groups, it means there is competition between them.
	warfare	Warfare refers to the activities associated with war and conflict.
	civil	A civil war is a war between groups within the same country.
	war	A civil war is a war between groups within the same country.
	conference	A conference is a prearranged meeting for consultation, exchange of information, or discussion.
	pact	Pact is another word for agreement.
	treaty	A treaty is a formal agreement between countries.
	doctrine	A belief or set of beliefs is called a doctrine.
	summit	A summit is a meeting between representatives of different countries.
	ultimatum	Ultimatum is another word for demand.
	diplomacy	Diplomacy is the management of international relations.
	blockade	A blockade blocks resources from reaching where they need to go.
	political	If something is political, it means it relates to the government or public affairs of a country.
	social	If something is social, it means it relates to society.
	economic	If something is economic, it means it relates to the economy.
	refugee	A refugee is someone who seeks refuge in another country after fleeing danger.