hass overall topics

between the wars, holocaust, ww2 and pacific, civil rights and freedoms

referendum

A direct vote in which an entire electorate is invited to vote on a particular proposal and can result in the adoption of new laws or policies.

Blitzkrieg

a fast and powerful military attack used by Germany in World War II, characterized by swift movement and surprise.

Kristallnacht

Series of planned violent attacks on Jewish preople and businesses through out Germany (1938)

Consumerism

A social and economic ideology that encourages the acquisition of goods and services in ever-increasing amounts, often linked to the prosperity of a society.

Operation Barbosa

The invasion of the Soviet Union by Nazi Germany 1941

Hirohito

Emperor of Japan during World War II, who played a significant role in Japan's militaristic expansion and signed Japan's surrender in 1945.

Hideki Tojo

Prime Minister of Japan during most of World War II, responsible for Japan's military decisions.

3rd June 1993

High court of Australia recognised group led by mabo held Ownership of an island (Mer)

Anschluss

A political union of Austria with Germany through annexation by Adolf Hitler 1938

Germany

A country in Central Europe, significant for its role in both World Wars and its cultural and economic impact.

Manchuria

Region in Northeast Asia, historically significant for its rich resources and its role in conflicts such as the Second Sino-Japanese War.

Sorry Speech

A public address made by a government or leader that expresses regret for past actions or policies, often related to historical injustices.

USA

Country with whitch Australia developed a stronger relationship with as a result of war in the Pacific

Plebiscite

A direct vote in which an entire electorate is invited to vote on a particular proposal, often related to constitutional changes or independence.

Munich Agreement

A settlement reached in 1938 between Germany, the United Kingdom, France, and Italy, allowing Nazi Germany to annex parts of Czechoslovakia in hopes of avoiding war.

Totalitarianism

A political system where the state recognizes no limits to its authority and seeks to regulate every aspect of public and private life.

Freedom Rides

A series of bus trips taken by civil rights activists in 1961 to challenge segregation in interstate bus terminals.

28 June 1919

was the date when the Treaty of Versailles was signed, officially ending World War I and imposing heavy reparations and territorial losses on Germany.

Redfern speech

Delivered by Paul Keating in 1992, the Redfern Speech acknowledged the historical injustices faced by Indigenous Australians and emphasized the need for reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people.

1st September 1939

marks the beginning of World War II, as Germany invaded Poland, prompting Britain and France to declare war on Germany.

Lebensraum

a German term meaning "living space," used to describe Hitler's expansionist policies aimed at acquiring territory for Germany. It justified the displacement and annexation of lands inhabited by other nations, particularly in Eastern Europe.

Great Depression

a severe worldwide economic downturn that began in 1929 and lasted throughout the 1930s, characterized by high unemployment, deflation, and a significant decline in industrial production.

Hyper Inflation

a period of rapid and out-of-control price increases in an economy, often leading to a collapse of the monetary system.

Nagasaki

a Japanese city that was the target of an atomic bomb dropped by the United States during World War II on August 9, 1945, leading to significant destruction and loss of life.

Hiroshima

a Japanese city that was the target of the first atomic bomb dropped by the United States on August 6, 1945, resulting in devastating destruction and numerous casualties.

Assimilation

the process by which individuals or groups adopt the culture, behaviors, and norms of another group, often leading to the loss of original cultural identity.

Fall of Singapore

the Japanese military's successful capture of Singapore from British forces in February 1942, marking a significant turning point in the Pacific theater during World War II.

Final Solution

Nazi Germany's plan for the extermination of the Jewish people during World War II.

Fascism

a far-right authoritarian political ideology characterized by dictatorial power, extreme nationalism, and suppression of opposition. Fascism seeks to create a centralized, authoritarian government that enforces strict control over society, often through militarism and state propaganda.