socials grade 9 Flashcards
unit 3
one state forcibly asserts control and sovereignty over another state’s territory, usually following military occupation, and makes it part of its own.
annex
a diplomatic strategy of making concessions to an aggressive power to avoid conflict
Appeasement
a military tactic employed by Nazi Germany in the early years of World War II, characterized by swift, concentrated attacks using tanks, motorized infantry, and air power to overwhelm the enemy.
Blitzkrieg
an economic system characterized by private ownership of the means of production
Capitalism
a type of government as well as an economic system (a way of creating and sharing wealth)
Communism
a group of ships or vehicles that travel together, esp. for protection
Convoy
a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives
Democracy
a ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained control by force.
Dictator
Racism was a key feature of German fascism, for which the Holocaust was a high priority. According to The Historiography of Genocide, “In dealing with the Holocaust
Fascism
a rapid and uncontrolled increase in the general price level of goods and services in an economy, typically defined as a monthly inflation rate exceeding 50%.
Hyperinflation
the phenomenon where individuals or groups are unfairly blamed for problems or misfortunes, often leading to social tension and discrimination
Scapegoat
Causes of the Great Depression
stock market crash, bank failures, overproduction, and the Dust Bowl
Political scientists and other analysts usually regard the left as including anarchists, communists, socialists, democratic socialists, social democrats, left-libertarians, progressives, and social liberals. Movements for racial equality, as well as trade unionism, have also been associated
Left wing
the range of political ideologies that view certain social orders and hierarchies as inevitable, natural, normal, or desirable, typically supporting this position based on natural law, economics, authority, property, religion, or tradition.
right wing
Communism (extreme left)
is an ideology aiming for a classless, stateless society where all property and resources are owned collectively, and wealth is distributed equally. It seeks to abolish capitalism through revolution and establish a system where everyone has equal access to resources and opportunities.
a global nonprofit organization focused on advancing gender equity and inclusion in the workplace, offering research, tools, and programs to help organizations create inclusive and equitable workplaces.
Catalyst
What does the Canadian loss in the Defence of Hong Kong and the Dieppe Raids tell us about Canada’s role in Phase Two of the war
The Canadian losses in the Defence of Hong Kong (1941) and the Dieppe Raid (1942) reflect Canada’s growing involvement in WWII. Despite heavy casualties, these events provided key lessons in global military operations and highlighted Canada’s increasing role in the Allied war effort.
What is Operation Overlord and what were the key factors to the Allies’ success?
Operation Overlord was the 1944 Allied invasion of France. Success was driven by careful planning, deception, air/naval control, innovation, and German mistakes.
Describe the ethical issues around bombing civilian areas.
Bombing civilian areas raises ethical issues like collateral damage, violating the distinction between combatants and civilians, and disproportionate harm relative to military gain
Describe how WWII acted as a catalyst that ended the Great Depression.
WWII ended the Great Depression by boosting government spending, creating jobs, and increasing industrial production, which stimulated economic growth and reduced unemployment.
What were the two key factors leading to Japanese internment camps in Canada.
The two key factors were racism and fear of espionage after Japan’s Pearl Harbor attack, along with wartime hysteria leading to forced relocation and internment.
Which countries made up the Axis Powers?
Germany, Italy, and Japan. Later, other countries like Hungary, Romania, and Bulgaria joined the alliance.
What alliances did Hitler make in the early stages of the war?
Italy (Pact of Steel, 1939) and Japan (Anti-Comintern Pact, 1936, later the Tripartite Pact, 1940).
What was Hitler’s first act or war?
Hitler’s first act of war was the invasion of Poland on September 1, 1939, which led to the outbreak of World War II.
