WWII Vocabulary Definitions

Definition of 'Airman':

• A member of the air force

• A military strategist on land

• A naval officer

• A ground infantry soldier

Define 'Democracy'.

• Government by the people

• Rule by an elite

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

Nationalism is defined as:

• A political ideology that emphasizes loyalty and devotion to a nation or nation-state.

• The belief in the superiority of one’s own ethnic group.

• A system where countries are governed by multiple political parties.

• A form of government that relies on elected representatives.

Definition of 'Occupation':

• A person's job or profession

• The act of occupying space

• A type of business

• An idle pursuit

What is the definition of 'Fascism'?

• A political ideology characterized by authoritarian nationalism, strong regimentation of society and the economy, and the primacy of the state.

• A democratic ideology emphasizing individual freedoms and free market principles.

• A form of socialism promoting collective ownership of production.

• An ideological system that advocates minimal government intervention in social affairs.

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Definition of 'Invasion'?

• An invasion is the act of entering a territory by force.

• An invasion is the act of peacefully visiting a territory.

• An invasion is a ceremonial event.

• An invasion is a diplomatic exchange.

Definition of 'Totalitarianism'

• A system of government that promotes political pluralism.

• A system of government with limited political freedoms and controlled by a dictatorial authority.

• A decentralized political system that minimizes state intervention.

• A form of government that upholds liberal democratic values.

Definition of 'Propaganda' is:

• The process of selecting individuals in a public vote.

• The spreading of ideas, facts, or allegations deliberately to help or harm a person, group, or movement.

• A technique used to preserve traditional cultures.

• The art of persuasion using logical arguments.

Definition of 'Blitzkrieg':

• A rapid and coordinated method of warfare

• A prolonged strategy of attrition

• A static defensive tactic

• A diplomatic negotiation method