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Fascism | A political system headed by a dictator that cals for extreme nationalism and racism and no tolerance of opposition. |
Internationalism | A national policy of actively trading with foreign countries to foster peace and posperity. |
Appeasement | accepting demands in order to avoid conflict |
Blitzkrieg | name given to sudden violent offensive attacks the Germans used during WW2;"lightning war" |
Holocaust | name given to the mass slaughter of Jews and other groups by the Nazis during WW2 |
Concentration/extermination camp | a camp where persons are detained or confined |
Strategic materials | materials needed for fighting a war |
Cost plus | a goverment contract to pay a manufacturer the cost to produce an item plus a garuanteed percentage |
Liberty ship | basic cargo ship used by the U.S. during WW2 |
Disenfranchise | to deprive of the right to vote |
Rationing | the giving out of scarce items on a limited basis |
Victory Garden | gardens planted by American citizens during war to raise vegetables for home use, leaving more for the troops |
Napalm | a jellied gasoline used for bombs |
Convoy system | a system in wich merchant ships travel with naval vessels for protection |
Amphtrac | an amphibious tractor used to move troops from ships to shore |
Kamikaze | During WW2, a Japanese suicide pilot whose mission was to crash into his target |
Hedgerow | a row of shrubs or trees surrounding a field, often on a dirt wall |
Charter | a constitution |