WW2 Unit Vocabulary Flashcard

Fascism is a far-right form of government where most of the country's power is held by one ruler or a small group, under one party.

Communism is a political and economic ideology advocating for a classless society in which all property and means of production are collectively owned and controlled by the community or the state, with the goal of eliminating social and economic inequality.

Capitalism is an economic system where businesses and property are privately owned, and competition drives prices and profits with little government control.

Appeasement is a policy of giving in to the demands of an aggressive country to avoid conflict or war.

Imperialism is a policy where a country expands its power and influence by controlling other territories, often through military force, diplomacy, or economic dominance.

Totalitarianism is a system where the government has total control over people’s lives, with no freedom or opposition allowed.

Militarism is the belief that a country should have a strong military and be ready to use it to achieve its goals.

Nationalism is a strong pride in and loyalty to one’s country, sometimes believing it is better than others.

An alliance is an agreement between two or more countries or groups to support and help each other, especially in times of war or conflict.

A dictator is a ruler who has complete and absolute power over a country, often taking control by force and limiting people's freedoms.