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the destruction of an ethnic group or nation
genocide
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a German philosopher who wrote about the adversity between the social classes called the Communist Manifesto
Karl Marx
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the United States naval base near Hawaii that was bombed by the Japanese Air Force on December 7, 1941
Pearl Harbor
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an inhumane or oppressive ruler who exercises absolute power without self-restraint
tyrant
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Germany's rapid attack on Poland also known as a "Lightning War" on September 1, 1939
blitzkrieg
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the loyalty and pride one has for its own country
nationalism
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an alliance of nations that worked together to settle their disputes peacefully
League of Nations
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a form of government led by a single person
dictatorship
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a political system where all of the property and wealth is shared equally by all of the members of that society
communism
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a system of government that is led by a dictator and is often controlling and oppressive
fascism
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to reach an agreement or compromise through discussion
negotiate
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a time when nations tried to maintain military strength without resorting to direct warfare
Cold War
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the extreme economic slump that America and Europe experienced when people suffered devastating financial hardship
The Great Depression
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the new relief programs formed by Franklin D. Roosevelt, which brought relief to the people facing economic hardships caused by the Great Depression
New Deal
Social Studies: World War II - Flashcards
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