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WWII Erupts

The Start of the War

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US policy of avoiding foreign conflicts (1920-1941) Isolationism
A form of government that exercises control over all aspect of society (education, media, economics). Totalitarianism
Giving in to the demands of an aggressor in hopes of avoiding conflict. Appeasement
A political movement that promotes an extreme form of nationalism, a denial of individual rights, and a dictatorial one-party rule. Fascism
Fascist ruler of Italy (1922-1943). Benito Mussolini
Fascist ruler of Germany (1933-1945). Adolf Hitler
Hitler's vision of a unified Aryan nation that dominates the world. Third Reich
King of Japan; his authority was usurped by the military during WWII. Emperor Hirohito
Britian and France appease Hitler by allowing Germany to annex the Sudetenland in exchange for promises of no further aggresion. Munich Pact
Communist dictator of USSR (1922-1953). Joseph Stalin
Multi-national aggrement to limit militarization in 1928. Kellogg-Briand Pact
A series of US laws in the 1930s that prohibit US companies or the governement from becoming involved in WWII. Neutrality Acts
Given by President F. Roosevelt in 1937. Hinted that the US would aid democratic nations in the future. Quarantine Speech
1939 agreement between USSR and Germany; the 2 nations would not attack each other, but would divide Poland. Non-Aggression Pact
Prime Minister of UK in WWII. Winston Churchill
Declared by President FDR; 1. Freedom of speech and expression; 2. Freedom of every person to worship in his own way; 3. Freedom from want; 4. Freedom from fear Four Freedoms
US agrees to lend weapons to allied nations (1940). Ends US neutrality. Lend-Lease Act
1941: US forces attacked by Japan; US enters WWII. Pearl Harbor
In warfare, the moment (battle) in which the eventual victor gains momentum in the war. Turning Point
Attempted extermination of a group of humans. Genocide
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