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WWII Vocab
WWII Vocab Finnican
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| republic | a form of state where the power rests with the people who vote for representatives to rule on their behalf |
| arsenal | an array of resources available for a certain purpose |
| Holocaust | the mass murder of Jewish people under the German Nazi regime during the period of 1941 - 1945 |
| island hopping | a military technique used to attempt to defeat Japan. it involved moving from one island to another, conquering each in an effort to get to mainland Japan |
| aggression | an attack or action that requires a response |
| appeasement | giving in to avoid conflict |
| pluralism | a society that has multiple groups or individuals holding power |
| fascism | a political movement that embraces severe nationalism, controlled opposition, and a dictator |
| collective | government run farms |
| elitism | the belief that a small group of the "best" people in a society should be given the power |
| totalitarian | a single party controls the government and every aspect of the lives of the people |
| dictator | a ruler who has complete power over a country |
| federalism | a separation of responsibilities and rights between the federal government and state governments |
| blitzkrieg | lightning war; an intense military campaign intended to bring about a swift victory |
| ideology | a set of ideas reflecting the social needs of a group or culture |
| infamy | something is well known for a bad quality or deed |
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