History Vocab. 8 Flashcards
Rationing
Government limits set on buying certain types of materials to conserve
Fascist
Person whose political goals include expansion and ruling like a dictator
Concentration Camp
Nazi-run camp where prisoners perform heavy labor under cruel conditions
Death Camp
Nazi-run camp where prisoners, usually Jewish people, were killed
Shrapnel
Fragment of an exploded shell that can injure or kill
Air Raid Siren
Loud wailing sound warning that enemy aircraft is coming and when they leave
Allies- WITH A CAPITAL A
Alliance between US, Britain, Russia, France, many others
Armistice
Truce
Axis
Alliance between Germany, Italy (mostly), and Japan
Black Market
Illegal trade of rationed items, usually at high prices
Bunkers
Protected location usually underground where people can wait out an attack
Casualty
Killed, injured, missing, or captured
Civilian
Anyone not involved in the military
Ghetto
Place where Jewish citizens were forced to live in WWII that were crowded and encouraged disease and hunger
Genocide
Mass killing of a group based on culture, race, or religion
Isolationism
US policy during the 1930’s of staying out of world politics
Nazis
German political party in power from 1933-1945 (bad)
U-boat
German submarine (undersea boat)
Victory Garden
A name for a backyard fruit and veggie garden grown by civilians
Appeasement
Giving in to someone in hopes that it will satisfy them and prevent future demands from being mad
