IB History: Move to Global War — German & Italian Expansion

A set of flashcards covering key terms and concepts related to German and Italian expansion leading to World War II.

Treaty of Versailles

The peace treaty that ended World War I, imposing heavy reparations and territorial losses on Germany.

Nazi Ideology

A belief system characterized by ultranationalism, racial superiority, anti-communism, and anti-Semitism.

Lebensraum

A German term meaning 'living space', referring to the expansionist policies of Nazi Germany.

Hossbach Memorandum

A secret document outlining Hitler's aggressive foreign policy goals, resulting in the radicalization of the Nazi state.

Fascism

An authoritarian political ideology promoting nationalism, militarism, and state control of the economy.

Mutilated Victory

A term used to describe Italy's feeling of betrayal after World War I due to inadequate territorial gains.

Autarky

An economic policy aimed at self-sufficiency and reducing dependence on foreign goods.

Collective Security

A system aimed at maintaining peace and security through cooperation among nations.

Appeasement

A diplomatic policy aimed at avoiding war by making concessions to aggressive powers.

Anglo-German Naval Agreement

A treaty that allowed Germany to expand its naval fleet, reflecting the policy of appeasement by Britain.