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WWII SS Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Nazi | a form of fascism that was anti-democracy, inequality among races, and weakening the individual's voice |
| Facism | a movement of extreme nationalism, militarism, and authoritarianism |
| Scapegoat | a person/group of people blamed for the problems of the masses |
| Neutrality Acts | policy that enforced neutral international relationships during war time |
| Good Neighbor Policy | Emphasis on trade and cooperation with Latin America during WWII |
| Munich Conference | European leaders meet in Munich to discuss Germany advancement solution |
| Nazis - Soviet Pact | Hitler and Stalin agree to not attack each other and conquer Europe together |
| Axis | Italy, Japan, Germany, and 6 other countries |
| Allies | UK, Soviet Union, US, France, China, and 45 other countries against Germany |
| Lend-Lease Act | allowed sales/loans of war materials to countries if they could protect US ships |
| Atlantic Charter | Roosevelt and Churchill (Prime Minister of UK) create a similar League of Nations agreement |
| War Production Board | government group that required factories to shift from goods to war materials |
| Rationing | limits on goods and materials such as sugar, coffee, and gas |
| Rosie the Riveter | fictional character that became a symbol of women's strength |
| Double "V" Campaign | African Americans fighting for victory over enemies abroad and victory over discrimination at home |
| Internment | temporary imprisonment during war times |