History Final Exam 23-24

Militarism

Policy of military preparedness and building up weapons rapidly.

Alliances

Formal agreements between nations to support each other in times of war.

Imperialism

Extending a nation's power by gaining more territories.

Nationalism

Extreme pride in one's country leading to overconfidence in wartime.

Propaganda

Spreading messages through posters to influence citizens during the war effort.

Selective Service Act

Mandated military service for males aged 18-45 during the war.

League of Nations

Organization aiming to resolve conflicts before resorting to war.

Schenck v

Supreme Court case limiting free speech during wartime.

Great Depression

Economic downturn caused by factors like stock market crash and drought conditions.

New Deal

Roosevelt's program to promote economic recovery and provide relief during the Great Depression.

Japanese Internment Camps

Forced relocation of Japanese Americans during WWII for national security.

D-Day Invasion

Allied invasion of Normandy to liberate Western Europe from Nazi control.

Totalitarianism

System of government with complete control over a nation.

Lend-Lease Act

US aid to nations vital for American security during WWII.

Manhattan Project

American-led effort to develop the atomic bomb during WWII.