Lecture 23: Petroleum, Political Power, and WW II

This set of flashcards covers key terms and concepts related to petroleum, political power, and World War II as discussed in the lecture.

Anarchism

A political philosophy advocating for local autonomy and management by a committee of workers and technicians without government intervention.

Spanish Civil War

A conflict from 1936 to 1939 serving as a rehearsal for World War II, influenced by factions such as socialists, republicans, and anarchists.

Mussolini's Fascism

An ideology characterized by nationalism, anti-communism, authoritarianism, and glorification of violence.

Lebensraum

A German term meaning 'living space', emphasizing policies aimed at expansion and self-sufficiency in food production.

Operation Tidal Wave

A bombing raid during the Oil Campaign targeting the Ploiești oil refineries in Romania.

Eastern Front

The theater of conflict during World War II between Germany and the Soviet Union, noted for its significant battles and high casualties.

Pearl Harbor

A surprise military attack by the Japanese on the United States naval base in Hawaii on December 7, 1941, leading to the U.S. entering World War II.

Concentration Camps

Facilities used by the Nazis for the imprisonment and extermination of millions, including in locations like Auschwitz and Dachau.

Franco's Spain

The period following the Spanish Civil War marked by the dictatorship of Francisco Franco, who represented various facets of political power.

The Holocaust

The systematic, state-sponsored persecution and murder of six million Jews and millions of others by the Nazi regime.