World War ll: Background Lesson 14

tensions

• strain or unfriendly relationships between opposing nations

• friendly interactions between allied nations

• economic cooperation between rival countries

• cultural exchanges between different societies

allies

• a group of nations, including the US who fought together against the Axis powers in World War ll

• a military alliance formed to invade Europe

• a coalition of countries that remained neutral during World War II

• a group of nations that supported the Axis powers

ration

• distribute equitably

• allocate randomly

• withhold resources

• increase supply

interfere

• intrude, get in the way

• assist, help out

• ignore, overlook

• support, back up

dedicated

• committed

• indifferent

• apathetic

• disinterested

opposing

• resisting

• supporting

• ignoring

• encouraging

Axis powers

• Germany, Italy, and Japan involved in World War II

• United States, United Kingdom, and France involved in World War II

• Germany, Austria, and Hungary involved in World War I

• Japan, China, and Korea involved in World War II

What is a dictatorship?

• A type of government in which a leader has complete power or authority.

• A system where citizens vote directly on laws and policies.

• A form of government where power is divided among multiple branches.

• A political system characterized by free and fair elections.