Unit 4 Vocabulary and Grammar

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What is Anti-Semitism?

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Prejudice or hatred towards Jews.

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What is annexed?

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To add a territory to form a larger country. / To take possession of an area of land usually by force or without permission.

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What is a Swastika?

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Black cross bent arms used as an emblem for the German Nazi Party.

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What is presumptuous?

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When a person oversteps what is acceptable in terms of politeness and courtesy; the act of being excessively bold or forward without care.

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What is White Supremacy?

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The belief that the white race is inherently superior over other races.

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What does totalitarianism mean?

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A political system where the state recognizes no limits to its authority and seeks to regulate every aspect of public and private life.

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Define prejudice.

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A preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience.

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What is discrimination?

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The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, often based on race, age, or sex.

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What is a stereotype?

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A widely held but oversimplified and generalized belief about a particular group of people.

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What does the term 'ethnic cleansing' refer to?

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The systematic removal of a particular ethnic group from a territory, often through violence.