Powerpoint on The Second World War

Flashcards created from lecture notes about World War II, covering major concepts, ideologies, and key figures.

World War II

A global conflict fought from 1937 to 1945 involving many of the world's nations.

European Civil War

The conflict in Europe from 1939 to 1945 characterized by the struggle between Liberals and Socialists against Fascism.

Asian Revolution

The movement during WWII involving nationalists in Asia fighting against Japanese imperialism, including groups like the GMD and CPC.

Millenarianism

The belief in a coming fundamental transformation of society, often associated with apocalyptic events.

Liberalism

A political ideology advocating for civil liberties, democracy, and individual rights.

Fascism

A far-right authoritarian ultranationalist political ideology and movement characterized by dictatorial power and forcible suppression of opposition.

Das Lebensraum

A German concept meaning 'living space,' referring to the territory considered necessary for national survival and growth, especially associated with Nazi ideology.

Guomindang (GMD)

The Nationalist Party in China which fought both against the Chinese Communists and Japanese invaders during WWII.

People's War

A strategy of warfare that emphasizes the involvement of the population in guerrilla warfare, often used in asymmetrical conflicts.

Golden Age of Capitalism

A term used to describe a period of significant economic growth and prosperity post-WWII.

Eric Hobsbawm

A British historian known for his works on the history of the 19th and 20th centuries and his analysis of the Age of Extremes.

Collaboration

The action of working with others to produce or create something, particularly in the context of countries collaborating for national independence.