Vocabulary (December 2nd - December 6th)

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Isolationism

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A policy adopted by some nations, notably the United States prior to its involvement in WWII, to avoid political or military alliances with other countries. It aims to focus on domestic issues rather than international conflicts.

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Mobilization

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The process of preparing and organizing a nation's economy, military, and society for war, including drafting soldiers, producing weapons, and converting industries to support the war effort.

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Imperialism

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A policy where a nation seeks to expand its influence and territory, often through colonization or conquest. In WWII, imperialist ambitions fueled the expansion of powers like Nazi Germany, Italy, and Japan.

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Diplomacy

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The practice of managing international relations through negotiation and dialogue to achieve political or military goals. During WWII, it included efforts to form alliances, secure neutrality, or negotiate peace agreements.

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Retaliation

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The act of responding to an attack or provocation, often with force. In WWII, nations often retaliated for acts of aggression or violations of agreements, leading to escalations in the conflict.

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Embargo

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A government-imposed restriction on trade with a specific country. For example, the U.S. placed an oil embargo on Japan prior to WWII, contributing to rising tensions leading to the attack on Pearl Harbor.

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Propaganda

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Information, often biased or misleading, used to promote a political cause or perspective. During WWII, propaganda was used by all sides to boost morale, encourage enlistment, and demonize the enemy.

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Neutrality

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The policy of not taking sides in a conflict or war. Some countries, like Switzerland, maintained neutrality during WWII by avoiding alliances and refusing to participate in the fighting.