World War Ii Terminology

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A political philosophy that calls for the glorification of the nation above the individual, a centralized goverment headed by a dictorial leader, severe economic and social regiment, and the use of force against opposition.

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Fascism

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A government in which power and authority rest with the people. People usually express their power through voting. The government is run by the people.

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Democracy

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The practice of seeking extension of a nations control by inquiring new territory. Often this is done solely for the benefit of the larger nation and at the expense of the smaller territory.

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Imperialism

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A government in which power and authority rest with the people. People usually express their power through voting. The government is run by the people.

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Democracy

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A political philosophy that calls for the glorification of the nation above the individual, a centralized goverment headed by a dictorial leader, severe economic and social regiment, and the use of force against opposition.

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Fascism

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A policy of giving into the demands of a hostile power in order to avoid conflict and maintain peace

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Appeasment

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A form of government in which the government is supreme and individuals have few rights. Total control of the government rests in the hands of one or a few persons.

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Totalitarianism

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Media that supports the spread of idea for the purpose of helping or damaging a cause. It influences people to accept a certain point of view by appealing to emotions rather that rationality.

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Propaganda

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A union of association of nations set up to further the common intersests of its members.

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Alliance

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The belief that a nation should stand alone and not get involved in the affairs and conflicts of other nations.

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Isolationism