World History Thematic Review

Genocide

Systematic mass murdering with intention; organized killing

Classification

Identifying two groups (us vs them)

Symbolization

Showing that a group is different; e.g., forcing Jews to wear the Star of David

Discrimination

Denying rights to a specific group; e.g., denying Romas access to the Olympics

Dehumanization

Portraying a group as subhuman and undeserving of rights

Organization

Planning regimes of hatred and mobilizing involvement

Polarization

Creating known enemies through propaganda and inciting violence

Preparation

Leading up to extermination plans of genocide

Persecution

Identifying victims and subjecting them to violence before extermination

Denial

Refusing to acknowledge the existence of any crime

Treaty of Versailles

Agreement ending WWI that imposed harsh penalties on Germany

War Guilt Clause

Part of the Treaty of Versailles blaming Germany for WWI

Enabling Act

Legislation that gave Hitler dictatorial powers in Germany

Anti-Semitism

Prejudice against Jews, shown through religious teachings, political efforts, and stereotyping

Aryan

Belief in a "pure" German race with specific physical characteristics

Nuremberg Laws

Legal discrimination against Jews in Nazi Germany

Nazi Programs

Initiatives like Autobahn and Hitler Youth as part of the Holocaust planning

Arbeit Macht Frei

Phrase meaning "work sets you free" used at Nazi concentration camps

Fascism

Political ideology emphasizing authoritarian rule and nationalism

Propaganda

Manipulative communication to promote a specific ideology

Anti-Intellectualism

Opposition to intellectual ideas and values

Hierarchy

Belief in natural divisions of superiority and inferiority

Victimhood

Viewing gains for minorities as losses for the dominant group

Law and Order

Justifying harsh measures against perceived criminals

Sexual Anxiety

Fear of threats to traditional family values

Fascist Nation

Emphasizing race and nation over individual rights

Russian Revolution

Overthrow of the Russian monarchy, establishment of a communist government

Bolsheviks

Group led by Vladimir Lenin that seized power during the Russian Revolution

Lenin

Leader of the Bolshevik Party who introduced the New Economic Policy (NEP)

Stalin

Successor to Lenin who implemented a totalitarian state in the Soviet Union

Great Purge

Stalin's violent campaign to eliminate perceived enemies in the Soviet Union