WW2

Totalitarian

A government that tries to exert complete control over citizens, including their rights.

Fascism

Stressed nationalism and placed the interests of the state above those of individuals.

Nazism

The German brand of Fascism that was based on extreme nationalism.

Isolationism

A policy of avoiding alliances, military entanglements, and political interference.

Neutrality Acts

The first two acts outlawed arms sales or loans to nations at war; the third was passed in response to the fighting in Spain.

What was Joseph Stalin's political movement and actions in the Soviet Union?

Stalin aimed to create a model communist state and established a totalitarian state, leading to the Great Purge which killed millions.

What aggressive actions did Benito Mussolini take as the dictator of Italy?

Mussolini advanced into Ethiopia, established a fascist regime, and sought military expansion.

What was Adolf Hitler's ideology in Nazi Germany?

Hitler enforced racial purification, nationalism, and formed alliances with other countries through fascism.

What significant action did Hideki Tojo take as the leader of Japan?

Tojo launched a surprise attack that led to the seizure of control over China and the attack on Pearl Harbor.

What did the Neutrality Acts allow the U.S. to do?

Allowed the U.S. to sell military supplies to other countries on a cash-and-carry basis.

Who were the Axis Powers and what was the consequence of their alliance for the U.S.?

The Axis Powers included Germany, Japan, and Italy; their alliance meant a potential two-front war against the U.S.

What was the significance of the Battle of Britain?

It was a defensive turning point that prevented a German invasion of the UK.

What was the outcome of the attack on Pearl Harbor?

The attack led to significant losses for the U.S. Pacific Fleet and prompted the U.S. to enter WWII.

What was the Manhattan Project?

A U.S. project for the development of atomic bombs during WWII.

What did the Yalta Conference aim to achieve?

It was a meeting of Allied powers to plan the final defeat of Nazi Germany.

What event led to the liberation of death camps?

The discovery of Nazi concentration camps by the Allies led to the liberation efforts and exposure of the war crimes.

What was significant about the battles of Iwo Jima and Okinawa?

They demonstrated the high casualties on both sides and highlighted the brutal nature of the Pacific War.

What was the result of the Nuremberg Trials?

The trials held Nazi leaders accountable for war crimes and established a precedent for international law.