World History Study Guide

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Blitzkrieg

A tactic used by Germany to quickly defeat Poland and France, known as 'lightning war'.

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Nuremberg Trials

Trials conducted by the Allied powers to prosecute high-ranking Nazis for crimes against humanity.

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Causes of World War I

Militarism, Alliances, Nationalism, and Imperialism.

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Appeasement

A policy of giving in to an aggressor to avoid conflict.

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Unrestricted Submarine Warfare

The policy of German submarines sinking any ship in British waters.

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Nazi Target Groups

Jews, Gypsies, mentally and physically handicapped people, and other ethnic minorities.

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Concentration Camps

Used during WWII for forced labor and executions.

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Allied Powers of WWI

France, Russia, and Great Britain.

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Central Powers of WWI

Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire.

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Dictatorship Control

Dictators like Hitler and Mussolini banned all other political parties to ensure they stayed in power.

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Great Depression Impact

Led German citizens to demand a government that could provide jobs and rebuild German pride.

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Totalitarian State

The Soviet Union under Stalin, controlling every aspect of citizens' lives.

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Trenches in WWI

Intended to protect soldiers from machine gun fire during WWI.

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Zimmermann Note

Affected American neutrality by increasing public support for U.S. entry into WWI.

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Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

Sparked the fighting of WWI.

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Nationalism

Helped dictators rise to power by promoting national identity and pushing outside influence out.

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Dictators

Leaders like Mussolini, Castro, and Qaddafi who engaged in armed conflicts outside their countries to spread ideology or distract from problems.

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Mussolini's Targets

Mussolini targeted socialists and communists in Italy.

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Political Suppression

Each dictator imprisoned or executed political rivals.

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Mao Zedong's Great Leap Forward

Caused an agricultural disaster killing 30 million people.

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Hastings Kamuzu Banda

A dictator not influenced by Marxist ideology.

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Chiang Kai-Shek's Actions

Withdrew troops from Nanjing during early WWII.

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Nanjing Massacre

Involved terrorizing civilians with no separation between soldiers and civilians.

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Nanjing Safety Zone

Provided limited safety during the massacre.

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Auschwitz

The largest Nazi death camp in Poland, with three main camps.

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Wannsee Conference

Planned the extermination of Jews in Europe.

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Jews at Auschwitz

About 1.1 million Jews died at Auschwitz during the Holocaust.

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Armenian Genocide

Involved forced deportations and desert marches against Armenians.

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Legacies of Armenian Genocide

Survivors lost homes and families.

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Nelson Mandela

Won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 for working to end apartheid.

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Mandela's Protest

Famous for protesting segregation.

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Gandhi's Opposition

Opposed the caste system because it divided society.

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Gandhi's Non-Violence

Promoted non-violence and did not approve of violent uprisings.

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Gandhi's Philosophy

Believed love is the only proper way to relate to people.

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Health in Supranational Organizations

Health is NOT a type of alliance found among supranational organizations.

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Supranational Institutions

Challenge national sovereignty through delegation of decision-making.

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League of Nations

The first attempt at creating a supranational organization to promote international cooperation.

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Supranational Organization

Made of three or more states forming an association for mutual goals.

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Arctic Council

Handles disputes about Arctic environmental issues like water levels and icebergs.

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OPEC

Resolves disputes among oil-producing countries about production levels.

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OPEC

OPEC resolves disputes among oil-producing countries about production levels.

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NATO

NATO assists countries concerned with military security through mutual defense alliances.

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African Union

The African Union creates unified policies to combat climate change in Africa.

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ASEAN

ASEAN strengthens economic and security ties among Southeast Asian countries.

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United Nations

The United Nations is best suited to handle suspected genocides.

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USMCA

USMCA deals with trade relations between the US, Mexico, and Canada.

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World Trade Organization

The World Trade Organization handles issues like tariffs and trade barriers.

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International Monetary Fund

The International Monetary Fund assists nations with economic training and support.

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European Union

The European Union supports European countries during economic downturns.

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Trade Deficit

A trade deficit happens when a country imports more than it exports.

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Free Trade Agreements

Free trade agreements aim to reduce tariffs, quotas, and trade restrictions.

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Cultural Diffusion

Cultural diffusion is negative when it causes loss of unique cultures.

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Brexit

The British exit from the EU is considered a populist action.

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Populist Movements

Populist movements claim to represent regular people against elites.

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Multinational Corporations

Multinational corporations are criticized for prioritizing profit over environment and human rights.

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US Economic Challenges

US challenges maintaining world economic leadership include aging population, trade deficits, and wage inequality.

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Economic Power Shift

Economic power is shifting due to increasing populations in Asia.

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Nation-States Challenges

Challenges for nation-states today include environmental protection, ethnic conflicts, refugee crises, and influence of NGOs and corporations.

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International Trade Benefits

Consumers benefit from international trade by having access to more goods that may be cheaper or better quality.

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Transportation and Communication Innovations have increased what?

Innovations in transportation and communication have increased international trade.

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Trade Growth

Trade between nations has increased over the last 50 years.

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Surplusing is not..?

Surplusing is NOT a trade barrier.