WWII Terms
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rileyzickel on March 26, 2012
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 democracy | A government in which power and authority rest with the people. People usually express power through voting. The government is run by the people. |
| alliance | A union or association of nations set up to further the common interests of its members. |
| totalitarianism | A form of government in which the government is supreme and individuals have few rights. Total control of the government rests in the hands of one a few. |
| isolationism | The belief that a nation should stand alone and not get involved in the affairs and conflicts of other nations. |
| fascism | A political philosophy that calls for the glorification of the nation above the individual, a centralized government headed by a dictatorial leader, severe economic and social regimentation, and the use of force against opposition. |
| imperialism | The practice of seeking extension of a nation's control by acquiring new territory. Often this is done solely for the benefit of the larger nation and at the expense of the smaller territory. |
| propaganda | The spread of ideas for purpose of helping or damaging a cause. It influences people to accept a certain of view by appealing to their emotions rather the their rationality. |
| appeasement | A policy of giving in to the demands of hostile power in order to avoid conflict and maintain peace. |
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