History WW2

What is the definition of Ideology?

A system or group of ideas and ideals, especially underpinning a set of political beliefs - e.g. Nazism, communism, etc.

What does Imperialism refer to?

A policy of extending a country's power or influence through colonisation, use of military force, or other means.

Define Militarism.

The belief that a country must maintain and grow their military capacity in order to defend or promote their interests.

What is Nationalism?

Excessive patriotism or pride in one’s own country to the detriment of other countries, along with the belief of superiority of one’s own nation.

What characterizes Authoritarianism?

The enforcement of strict obedience to the state authority at the expense of personal freedom.

Define Totalitarianism.

A form of government and political system that attempts to assert total control over the lives of its citizens.

What is Communism?

A type of government and economic system where the community or government owns all property and wealth is shared equally among citizens.

What does Socialism promote?

Public ownership of a nation's resources and means of production by all citizens, ensuring equal sharing of economic resources.

What is Fascism?

A government ruled by a dictator that has complete power and suppresses opposition by force.

What was the Holocaust?

The deliberate and planned mass murder of Jews and other ‘undesirables’ by the Nazis during WWII.

What are Reparations?

Compensation payments made by one side to another after a war, intended to cover damages or injuries inflicted.

Who were the Allied Powers?

The partnership of countries including Britain, France, the USA, and the Soviet Union opposing the Axis Powers in WWII.

Which countries were part of the Axis Powers?

Germany, Italy, and Japan.

Define Anschluss.

A German term meaning 'union'.

What does Dolchstoβlegende translate to?

The Stab-in-the-Back myth; the belief that the German Army was betrayed during WWI by by the communists, socialists and Jews on the home front..

What was the policy of Appeasement?

A policy adopted by Britain and France toward Germany designed to avoid war by making concessions to Hitler.

What is Blitzkrieg?

A military tactic meaning ‘lightning war’ involving sudden, aggressive attacks with fast-moving forces.

Define Lebensraum.

A German concept meaning 'living space', related to expansionism.

What is Aryanism?

An ideology asserting the superiority of the supposed Aryan race.

What happened on August 6th and 9th, 1945?

The United States dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, resulting in Japan's surrender.

What was the League of Nations?

An international organization aimed at maintaining world peace established after WWI.

What is the purpose of the United Nations?

To maintain international peace and security post-WWII.

What did the Treaty of Versailles do?

Ended WWI, forcing Germany to accept responsibility and pay reparations.

What was the Evacuation of Dunkirk?

Operation Dynamo, rescuing over 338,000 British and French soldiers from Dunkirk in June 1940.

What is Antisemitism?

Prejudice, hatred, or discrimination against Jews.

Define Annexation.

The forceful takeover of a state's territory by another.

What event marked the beginning of WWII?

Germany attacking Poland on September 1, 1939.

What significant event took place on D-Day?

The landing of Allied troops in Europe on June 6, 1944.

What does VE Day signify?

Victory in Europe Day, marking the end of the war in Europe on May 8, 1945.

What was Operation Barbarossa?

The German invasion and betrayal of the Soviet Union that began on June 22, 1941.

What occurred during the Kristallnacht?

A series of violent attacks on Jewish homes, businesses, and synagogues in November 1938.