WWII Lesson 1 & 2 Vocab Review

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Fascism

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A political philosophy that emphasizes the state's glory over the individual and supports dictatorship.

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Joseph Stalin

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Communist dictator of the Soviet Union

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Pearl Harbor

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naval base in Hawaii attacked by Japan on Dec 7, 1941

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Lend-Lease Act

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Allowed the U.S. to sell, lend, or lease weapons to any country.

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Communism

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A political and economic system where major resources are government-owned and wealth is equally divided among citizens.

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Allied Powers

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Alliance of Great Britain, Soviet Union, United States, and France during WWII.

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Disarmament

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Giving up military weapons

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Adolf Hitler

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Led the Nazi Party in Germany; known as "der Fuhrer"

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Benito Mussolini

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fascist Dictator of Italy; known as "Il Duce"

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Axis Powers

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Germany, Italy, Japan & their allies during WWII