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WWII Terms I
Concepts and People of WWII
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Imperialism | Extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force. Rule by an emperor |
| Nationalism | identification with one's own nation and support for its interests, especially to the exclusion or detriment of the interests of other nations. |
| Militarism | the belief or desire of a government or people that a country should maintain a strong military capability and be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests. |
| Authoritarian Leader | A leader that forces citizens to completely obey the government. May use imperialism, militarism, or nationalism to gain support. Citizens usually lose some of their freedoms under authoritarian leaders. |
| Axis | One of the two main alliances in World War II, between Germany, Japan, and Italy |
| Allies | One of the two main alliances in World War II. Originally composed of France and Britain, but eventually joined by Russia and the United States |