Social Studies; Chp. 26, Sec. 1 Flashcards
An extreme form of patriotism and nationalism that was often linked to racism.
Fascism
Who led the Nazi Party and became dictator over German?
Adolf Hilter
The fascist National Socialist German Workers’ Party led by Hilter
Nazi Party
Dictator of the Soviet Union, who tried to control every aspect of its nation’s life. It crushed any form of oppression.
Joseph Stalin
When Italy and Germany formed an allianced called Rome-Berlin Axis.
Axis
Lend-Lease
Program in which the United States sent war material to the Allies.
An agreement signed by the British and French, let Germany gain control of the Sudentenland and would stop seeking any more territory.
Appeasement
Huge American Naval base that was attacked on December 7th, 1941 by Japanese warplanes.
Pearl Harbor
Italy’s Dictator
Mussolini
What role did Germany and Italy play in the Spanish Civil War?
Supported revolting fascist troops with weapons and aircraft
Why did Brittan and France agree to let Germany annex the Sudetenland?
To avoid war with Germany
Why did Japan attack the U.S.?
The U.S. naval base was blocking Jampan from gaining more land/material.
What did Hitler promise in return for control of Sudentenland?
No war between France and Brittan
Why did Germany fail to conquer the British army?
The British air force was holding off Germany’s fighter planes.
Why did Hitler invade the Soviet Union?
Hitler feared that the Soviet Union wanted part of Europe, and he wanted their resources (wheat, oil)
