Isolationism and World War II Flashcards

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What is the Treaty of Versailles?

A declaration of independence

A treaty signed at the end of World War I (correct)

A military alliance

An agreement to end World War II

What are reparations?

Money paid by a defeated nation for damages done to another nation as a result of war.

What is fascism?

A political movement led by a totalitarian dictator promoting extreme nationalism and militarism.

What were Wilson's 14 Points?

A set of idealistic goals for lasting peace after World War I. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Great Depression?

An economic crisis beginning with the stock market crash in 1929. Signup and view all the answers

What is a dictatorship?

A form of government in which the ruler has absolute power. Signup and view all the answers

What is totalitarianism?

A form of government where absolute power lies with the ruler. Signup and view all the answers

What is nationalism?

Love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it. Signup and view all the answers

What is militarism?

The belief that a government must maintain a strong military force. Signup and view all the answers

What is imperialism?

A policy in which a strong nation seeks to dominate other countries. Signup and view all the answers

What does indoctrination mean?

Teaching someone to accept an idea or principle without question. Signup and view all the answers

What is propaganda?

Ideas spread to influence public opinion for or against a cause. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Benito Mussolini?

The fascist dictator of Italy. Signup and view all the answers

What is Nazism?

The fascist policies of the National Socialist German Workers' Party. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Adolf Hitler?

The leader of the Nazi Party and the Third Reich in Germany. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Francisco Franco?

A Spanish general who became a fascist dictator. Signup and view all the answers

What is communism?

A system in which all property is shared collectively by the people. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Josef Stalin?

The dictator of the Soviet Union. Signup and view all the answers

What is internationalism?

The belief that nations should cooperate based on common interests. Signup and view all the answers

What was the League of Nations?

An organization formed after World War I to promote cooperation and peace. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Kellogg-Briand Pact?

An agreement in which nations agreed not to go to war against one another. Signup and view all the answers

Who were the Axis Powers?

Germany, Italy, and Japan. Signup and view all the answers

What is Manchuria?

A region of China conquered by the Japanese in 1931. Signup and view all the answers

What happened when Japan invaded China?

Japan attempted to take over China in 1936. Signup and view all the answers

What did Italy do to Ethiopia?

Italy invaded and conquered Ethiopia. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Treaty of Versailles

Ended World War I; imposed harsh penalties on Germany.
Required Germany to accept blame, pay reparations, reduce military, and cede territory.

Reparations

Payments made by defeated nations for war damages to victors.

Fascism

Totalitarian political movement led by a dictator.
Emphasizes extreme nationalism, militarism, and imperialism.
Engages in oppression of opposition.

Wilson's 14 Points

Proposed by President Woodrow Wilson in 1918 to ensure lasting peace post-WWI.
Promoted ideals like free trade, self-determination for nations, disarmament, and establishment of the League of Nations.

Great Depression

Severe global economic downturn beginning with the 1929 stock market crash.
Lasted throughout the 1930s, leading to widespread unemployment and poverty.

Dictatorship

A government where the ruler holds absolute power without constitutional limitations or opposition.

Totalitarianism

Governmental system where the state has total control over public and private life.

Nationalism

Deep-seated love and devotion to one's country, often associated with sacrifices for national interests.

Militarism

The belief in maintaining a strong, aggressive military presence and using it to promote national interests.

Imperialism

A policy whereby a dominant nation seeks to impose its will on other nations politically, socially, and economically.

Indoctrination

The process of teaching individuals to accept certain ideas or principles uncritically.

Propaganda

Information spread to influence public perception, often utilized in indoctrination.

Benito Mussolini

Fascist dictator of Italy; initiated military campaigns like the invasion of Ethiopia in 1935.
Formed alliances with Hitler and led Italy during WWII until his overthrow in 1943.

Nazism

The ideology of the National Socialist German Workers' Party, characterized by totalitarianism and belief in racial superiority.

Adolf Hitler

Leader of the Nazi Party and dictator of Germany during WWII.
Came to power by exploiting national discontent, poor economy, and his oratory skills.

Francisco Franco

Spanish general who led a civil war and became a fascist dictator.
Maintained control over Spain throughout the war but did not align with Axis Powers.

Communism

Economic system where property and resources are collectively owned and controlled by the state; exemplified by the Soviet Union.

Josef Stalin

Totalitarian leader of the Soviet Union; converted it into a communist state.
Signed a non-aggression pact with Hitler but opposed fascism.

Internationalism

Concept advocating for cooperation among nations based on shared interests, contrasting with isolationism.

League of Nations

An intergovernmental organization established post-WWI to foster peace and cooperation; weakened by the US's refusal to join.

Kellogg-Briand Pact

1928 international agreement aiming to eliminate war as an instrument of national policy.

Axis Powers

Coalition of Germany, Italy, and Japan during WWII.

Manchuria

Region of China invaded by Japan in 1931, marking an early instance of fascist expansion.

China

Subjected to invasion by Japan in 1936 as part of its imperial ambitions.

Ethiopia

Italian conquest in 1935 highlighted the aggressive expansionism of fascist regimes.

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Test your knowledge on key concepts and terms related to isolationism and its impact on World War II. This flashcard quiz covers important historical treaties, such as the Treaty of Versailles, and definitions like reparations that shaped international relations in the early 20th century.