WWII

Question 1

Lebensraum

Answer 1

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.

Question 2

Rearmament

Answer 2

The process of rebuilding or strengthening a nations military forces, often in preparation for war

Question 3

Appeasement

Answer 3

A policy of making concessions to aggressive powers in order to avoid conflict, famously associated with attempts to placate Nai Germany before World War II

Question 4

Blitzkrieg

Answer 4

A german military strategy meaning “lightning war,” involving rapid and highly mobile attacks designed to overwhelm the enemy quickly

Question 4

Dehumanization

Answer 4

The process of depriving a group of people of human qualities, making them seem less than human to justify mistreatment or violence

Question 5

Anti-Semitism

Answer 5

Prejudice, discrimination, or hostility toward Jewish people, often based on stereotypes or unfounded accusations

Question 6

Satlinism

Answer 6

The political system and policies associated with Joseph Stalin, characterized by centralized control, purges of dissent and a focus on rapid industrialization and collectivization

Question 6

Island Hopping

Answer 6

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