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world war II terms
world war 2 terms and definitions social studies
Term | Definition |
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Alliance | A union or ASSOCIATIONS of nations that is set up to further the common inters of its members |
Democracy | A government in which the power and AUTHORITY rest with the people. People usually express their power through voting. The government is run by the people. |
Imperialism | The practice of seeking the EXTENSION of a nations controlled by acquiring new territory. often done by solely for the benefit of the larger nation and at the expense of the smaller country. |
Propaganda | MEDIA that supports the spread of good ideas for the purpose of helping or damages a cause. It influences people to accept a curtin point of view by appealing to their emotions rather that their rationality. |
Appeasement | A policy giving in to the demands of a HOSTILE power to avoid conflict and maintain peace. |
Fascism | an authoritarian and nationalistic right-wing system of government and social organization. A political PHILOSOPHY that calls for the glorification of the nation above the individual, a centralized government headed by a dictatorial leader. |
Isolationism | The belief that a nation should stand ALONE and not get involved in the affairs and conflicts of other nations. |
Totalitarianism | A form of government in which the government is supreme and individuals have a few rights. TOTAL control of the government rests in the hands of one or a few persons. |