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Unit 8 Vocab
Term/Definition
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Axis Powers | Alliance that included Germany, Italy and Russia |
| Totalitarian Leaders | Had control over Germany's Government |
| Quest for Powers | Desire for control and influence |
| Escalation | Increase of Conflict |
| Allied Forces | US, Britain, and the Soviet Union |
| Territorial Expansion | Claiming land to increase power |
| Scarcity | not enough resources |
| Colonial Conquests | Invading Asia for land and supplies |
| Competition for resources | Nations fought for resources |
| Trade Embargoes | Refusing to sell resources |
| Essential | An important item |
| Sustaining | Keep something up and running |
| Socialist Values | Sharing wealth and values |
| Significant | meaningful |
| Outbreak | The spread of war |
| Technological Advancements | Tanks, Planes, etc |
| Crucial Role | Important role |