AICE International History Chapter 3 Vocab Cards

Stormtroopers

Soldiers for the Nazis. "Hitler's Thugs" before Holocaust -> during Holocaust Hitler gets rid of them.

Adolf Hitler

Austrian born Dictator of Germany, implement Fascism and caused WWII and Holocoust.

Stresa Front

A 1935 agreement between France, Britain, and Italy to oppose German rearmament and aggression in Europe.

Conscription

The practice of forceful enlistment of individuals into military service, often used during times of war.

Fascism

A political system headed by a dictator that calls for extreme nationalism and racism and no tolerance of opposition

Constitutional Government

government whose power is defined and limited by law

Coup D’ Etat

A sudden overthrow of a government, often executed by a small group, typically involving the military.

Democracy

A system of government in which power is vested in the people, who rule either directly or through freely elected representatives.

Shares

units of ownership in a company or financial asset that represent a claim on a portion of the company's assets and earnings.

Totalitarianism

A form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)

Unemployment Benefits

Payments made by the government to individuals who are unemployed and actively seeking work, providing financial assistance during periods of joblessness.

Margin Loan

A type of loan used to purchase securities, where the borrower uses the securities as collateral for the loan.

Speculation

The practice of buying assets with the hope that they will increase in value, often involving higher risks and potential for significant returns.

World Disarmament Conference

Meeting of countries that aimed to reduce the world’s arms and prevent another World War

Rome-Berlin Axis

the alliance between Italy and Germany (Mussolini and Hitler)

Anti-Comintern Pact

treaty between Germany and Japan promising a common front against communism

Constitutional Monarchy

A King or Queen is the official head of state but power is limited by a constitution.

Anarchists

people who oppose all forms of organized government

Separatists

groups advocating for the independence of a specific region or group from a larger political entity.

Deflation

A decrease in the general price level of goods and services in an economy.

Nazi Party

A far-right political party in Germany led by Adolf Hitler, known for its totalitarian regime and the promotion of fascist ideologies.

Reichstag Fire

German parliament building was set on fire, which the Nazi Party blamed on communists and seized absolute power in Germany

Hoare-Laval Pact

a secret agreement between the British and French governments in 1935 to end the Italo-Ethiopian War

Abyssinia

Historical name for the Ethiopian empire

Manchuria

A region in Northeast Asia that was invaded by Japan in 1931, crossroads for many ethnic groups/nations

Bias

an inclination or prejudice for or against a person or group, often affecting judgment.

Gleiwitz Incident

A staged flag attack by Nazi forces in 1939 on a radio station, used as a pretext for the invasion of Poland.

Munich Conference

A 1938 meeting of Germany, Britain, France, and Italy to settle the Sudetenland crisis and discuss Czechoslovakia’s future.

Appeasement

The policy of making concessions to an aggressive power to maintain peace, particularly associated with British and French responses to Nazi Germany in the 1930s.

Neville Chamberlain

British Prime Minister known for his policy of appeasement towards Hitler before World War II.

Sudetenland

Region of Czechoslovakia, home to many ethnic German populations that became a focal point of Nazi expansion.

Anschluss

The annexation of Austria into Nazi Germany in March 1938, which was part of Hitler's expansionist policy.

Night of Long Knives

Purge carried out by Adolf Hitler to consolidate his power by eliminating potential rivals or high-ranking members within the Nazi Party and stormtrooper rankings.

Enabling Acts

Gave Hitler the authority to enact laws without the involvement of the Reichstag, effectively establishing a legal dictatorship.

Night of Broken Glass

Nazis torched synagogues, declaration of war against German & Austrian Jews.

Third Reich

The totalitarian regime established by Adolf Hitler in Germany from 1933 to 1945, characterized by dictatorial power, state control of society, and aggressive nationalism.

Propaganda

Used to influence people’s beliefs, actions, and behaviors.

Mein Kampf

An autobiography written by Adolf Hitler outlining his political ideology and future plans for Germany.

Lebensraum

A German term meaning "living space," referring to Hitler's expansionist policy to acquire territory for the German population.

Francisco Franco

The Nationalist forces military leader who overthrew Spain as a dictator in the Spanish Civil War

Civil War

A conflict between opposing groups within a country, often for control of the government or territory.