World War II Flashcards
(17 cards)
Totalitarianism
A political system in which the government controls all aspects of public and private life, often through coercion and surveillance
Dictatorship
A form of government in which absolute power is concentrated in the hands of a single leader or a small group, often obtained and maintained by force
Propaganda
Information, especially biased or misleading, used to promote a particular political cause or pint of view
Fascism
A political ideology that emphasizes extreme nationalism, authoritarian leadership, and the suppression of dissent, often with a focus on militarism and economic state control
Totalitarian
A governemnt system that enforces absolute control over eve aspect of society and individual life, usually led by a dictatoryr
Cult of Personality
A situation where a political leader uses mass media, propaganda, or other methods to create an idealized and heroic public image, often to gain and maintain power
Authoritarianism
A form of government characterized by strong central power and limited political freedoms, often suppressing opposition and idssent
Censorship
The suppression or restriction of speech, communication, or information deemed objectionable, sensitive, or inconvenient by authorities
Militant Nationalism
An aggressive form of patriotism that advocates for the dominance of one’s nation, often at the expense of others and accompanied by a readiness for war
Lebensraum
A German term meaning “living space,” used by the Nazis to justify territorial expansion into German speaking lands, claiming the need for more land for the German people
Rearmament
The process of rebuilding or strengthening a nation’s military forces, often in preparation for war
Appeasement
A policy of making concessions to aggressive powers in order to avoid conflict, famously associated with attempts to placate Nazi Germany before World War II
Blitzkrieg
A Germany military strategy meaning “lightning war,” involving rapid and highly mobile attacks designed to overwhelm the enemy quickly
Anti-Semitism
Prejudice, discrimination, or hostility toward Jewish people, often based on stereotypes or unfounded accusations
Dehumanization
The process of depriving a group of people of human qualities, making them seem less than human to justify mistreatment or voilence
Stalinism
The political system and policies associated with Joseph Stalin, Characterized by centralized control, purges of dissent, and a focus on rapid ixdustriazliaiton and collectivization
Island Hopping
A military strategy used by the Allies during World War II, involving the capture of specific enemy-held islands to gain a strategic advantage while bypassing others
