WW2 Unit Vocabulary Flashcard

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What is Fascism?

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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.

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What is communism?

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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.

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What is capitalism?

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

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What is appeasement?

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

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What is imperialism?

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

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What is totalitarianism?

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

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What is Militarism?

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

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What is nationalism?

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

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What is an alliance?

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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.

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What is a dictator?

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