Unit 3 Study Guide: Global Conflict

A comprehensive collection of flashcards based on the Unit 3 Study Guide covering key terms and concepts related to global conflict.

What is totalitarianism?

A political system where the state holds total authority over society and seeks to control all aspects of public and private life.

What does the term appeasement refer to in the context of pre-WWII?

The policy of giving in to aggressive demands to avoid conflict.

What was the Treaty of Versailles?

The 1919 peace treaty that ended WWI, imposing harsh reparations and territorial losses on Germany.

What is trench warfare?

A WWI strategy where opposing armies fought from dug-in trenches, leading to stalemates and massive casualties.

Define fascism.

An authoritarian, nationalist ideology emphasizing dictatorial power and suppression of opposition.

What was the role of the Nazi Party in Germany?

Hitler’s fascist political party that promoted Aryan supremacy and militarism.

What was D-Day?

The Allied invasion of Normandy, France, which opened a Western front against Nazi Germany.

Describe the Scramble for Africa.

The late 19th-century colonization of Africa by European powers, driven by resource competition and racial ideologies.

What does 'White Man’s Burden' refer to?

A racist justification for imperialism, claiming Europeans had a duty to 'civilize' non-white populations.

What happened in Hiroshima and Nagasaki?

Japanese cities destroyed by U.S. atomic bombs in August 1945, leading to Japan’s surrender and the end of WWII.

What conditions allowed totalitarian leaders to rise in post-WWI Europe?

Economic devastation, political instability, and public demand for strong leadership.

How did the Treaty of Versailles contribute to WWII?

It humiliated Germany and fueled grievances that enabled Hitler's rise.

How did technology and trench warfare impact World War I?

New weapons made frontal assaults deadly and trenches created stalemates.

What were key differences between WWI and WWII?

WWII featured blitzkrieg tactics, genocide, atomic weapons, and clearer ideological divides.

What were the effects of appeasement before WWII?

It emboldened Hitler and delayed war, making it inevitable.

Why did colonizing nations justify imperialism using the 'White Man’s Burden'?

It masked exploitation by claiming a moral obligation to civilize non-white societies.

What were the causes and consequences of the Scramble for Africa?

Causes included industrial demand for resources; consequences included ethnic conflicts and cultural disruption.

How did atomic bombs affect the outcome of WWII?

They forced Japan’s surrender and began the nuclear arms race.

What role did the Nazi Party play in 1930s Germany?

Abolished democracy, established dictatorship, promoted propaganda, and aimed for territorial expansion.

How did colonization affect India’s infrastructure?

Railroads were built to extract resources, leading to economic exploitation and fueling nationalist movements.