chapter 23 Flashcards

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Communism

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An economic and political system in which the government owns all businesses and controls the economy.

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Vladimir Lenin

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Bolshevik leader, he built support among workers and solders.

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Fascism

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A political philosophy based on nationalism and strong government.

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4
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The Allies

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Great Britain and France known as the Allies

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5
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Franklin Roosevelt

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When he was president the united States joined the Allies.

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6
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Holocaust

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Is the Nazis effort to wipe out the Jewish people

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7
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Genocide

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The deliberate destruction of a person.

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cold war

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The rise of communism and retreat.

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9
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mao zedong

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formed a communist government in China

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10
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axis powers

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Germany , italy , and france joined forces to become this

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11
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Mohammedans Gandhi

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He led a growing independence movement in India.

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12
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Ideologies

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Systems of beliefs

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13
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Korean War

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In 1950 Communist North Korea Invaded non- Communist South Korea, starting the Korean War.

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Vietnam War

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In 1957 the communists began the Vietnam war to overthrow the south.

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15
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Ronald Reagan

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was expanding the U.S. military forces and weapons

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16
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Mikhail Gorbachev

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saw the serious problems facing his country and eastern Europe

17
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terrorism

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is the criminal activity involving the use of violence to create fear and to push for political change

18
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defend

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to keep secure from danger