IB HOA Paper 1 Study Guide: The Move to Global War

Flashcards covering key concepts, events, and terminology related to Japanese and Italian expansion leading to World War II.

Militarism

The belief in building up strong armed forces to prepare for war.

Nationalism

A strong feeling of pride and devotion to one's country.

Meiji Restoration

The period of rapid modernization and westernization in Japan starting in 1868.

Bushido Code

The traditional code of the Japanese samurai, emphasizing loyalty, honor, and self-sacrifice.

Twenty-One Demands

A set of demands made by Japan in 1915 to China to expand its control, leading to increased tensions.

Mukden Incident

A staged event in 1931 used by Japan to justify its invasion of Manchuria.

Rape of Nanjing

A period of mass murder and rape by Japanese troops in Nanjing, China, during the Second Sino-Japanese War.

Tripartite Pact

An agreement in 1940 between Japan, Germany, and Italy to defend each other if attacked by the USA.

Pearl Harbor

A surprise military attack by Japan on the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.

Fascism

A far-right political ideology that promotes an authoritarian and nationalistic government.

Lebensraum

A Nazi policy aimed at acquiring 'living space' for the German people primarily in Eastern Europe.

Appeasement

A diplomatic policy aimed at avoiding conflict by making concessions to an aggressor.

Great Depression

A severe worldwide economic depression that took place during the 1930s.

Sino-Japanese War

A conflict fought between China and Japan from 1937 to 1945.

Kwantung Army

The Japanese army stationed in Manchuria, known for its aggressive actions without government approval.

Anti-Comintern Pact

An agreement against the communist international, signed by Japan and Germany in 1936.

Hossbach Memorandum

A document outlining Hitler's expansionist plans, written in 1937.

Anschluss

The union of Germany and Austria in 1938.

Rome-Berlin Axis

An alliance between Italy and Germany, formalized in 1936.

Collective Security

A system aimed at preserving peace and security among nations through collective action.