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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.
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