WW2 Flashcards
What is militarism?
The belief or desire of a government or people that a country should maintain a strong military capability and be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests.
What is alliance?
a union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organization
What is nationalism?
identification with one’s own nation and support for its interests, especially to the exclusion or detriment of the interests of other nations.
What does the word “Blitzkrieg” mean?
Military tactic used by Germany in World War II, designed to create psychological shock and resultant disorganization in enemy forces through the use of surprise, speed, and superiority in matériel or firepower.
Who was the Gestapo or SS?
Nazi political police
Where is pearl harbor?
A U.S navel base stationed n Hawaii.
What does Rosie the Riveter represent?
all women working in the war industries during World War II.
Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during WW2?
Joseph Stalin
Name the president at the beginning of WW2.
Franklin D. Roosevelt
What is anti-semitism?
hostility to or prejudice against Jewish people.
What is genocide?
the deliberate killing of a large number of people from a particular nation or ethnic group with the aim of destroying that nation or group
Who was the leader of the Nazi party in Germany?
Adolf Hitler
Who was the leader of Britain during WW2?
Winston Churchill
Who was the leader of Italy during WW2?
Benito Mussolini
What country bombed pearl harbor?
Japan
