World War II Definitions

A union or association of nations that is set up to further the common interests of its members.

• Coalition
• Alliance
• Federation
• Confederation

A government in which the power and authority rest with the people. People usually express their power through voting. The government is run by the people.

• Democracy
• Dictatorship
• Oligarchy
• Monarchy

The practice of seeking the extension of a nation's control by acquiring new territory. Often this is done solely for the benefit of the larger nation and at the expense of the smaller territory.

• imperialism
• colonization
• globalization
• independence

Media that supports the spread of ideas for the purpose of helping or damaging a cause. It influences people to accept a certain point of view by appealing to their emotions rather than their rationality.

• propaganda
• education
• media

• entertainment

A policy of giving in to the demands of a hostile power to avoid conflict and maintain peace.

• Aggression
• Compromise
• Confrontation
• Appeasement

A political philosophy that calls for the glorification of the nation above the individual, a centralized government headed by a dictatorial leader, severe economic and social order, and the use of force against opposition.

• Communism
• Fascism
• Liberalism
• Anarchism

The belief that a nation should stand alone and not get involved in the affairs and conflicts of other nations.

• interventionism
• internationalism
• isolationism
• globalism

A form of government in which the government is supreme and individuals have few rights. Total control of the government rests in the hands of one or a few persons.

• Anarchy
• Democracy
• Totalitarianism

• Oligarchy