Rejections of Liberalism: Dictatorships

A belief system that emphasizes individual freedom, personal responsibility, and limited government intervention.

A political philosophy that advocates for equality among all people, often in terms of social, economic, and political rights.

A form of government characterized by strong centralized authority and limited individual freedoms, often maintained through suppression of dissent and control of information.

A political ideology that seeks to create a classless society where all property and resources are collectively owned and controlled by the state.

A political ideology that emphasizes national unity, a strong centralized leadership, and often involves a degree of militarism and suppression of opposition.

A propaganda technique used by dictatorships to create a positive and powerful image of the leader, often resorting to idealized portraits, grand speeches, and exaggerated achievements.

The systematic spread of targeted information, often biased or misleading, to manipulate public opinion and control the narrative.

The deliberate and systematic process of instilling beliefs, values, and attitudes in people, often through repeated exposure to information and control of education.

Someone who supports a society run by government officials, not a monarchy.

Someone who advocates for significant and rapid changes in society, politics, or ideas.

Someone who opposes actions of authority, such as the government or a monarch, and speaks out against the dominant view.

A political philosophy or practice that limits individual freedoms, suppresses political opposition, and reduces democratic rights.

A response to crises that involves limiting freedoms, such as controlling the media or cracking down on dissent, often justified as necessary to stabilize the country.

A policy of extending a nation's influence or territory, often through military or ideological means.

A strategy of preventing the spread of communism by containing its influence and power.

A military strategy based on the threat of massive retaliation, aiming to deter an enemy from attacking by assuring them of a devastating response.

A dangerous strategy of pushing a situation to the brink of conflict, hoping to force the opponent to back down.

A period of eased tensions and improved relations between opposing sides, especially during the Cold War.

A stance of neutrality or non-alignment in international conflicts or alliances, often adopted by countries seeking to avoid becoming involved in superpower rivalry.

Movements that aim to liberate or free a people or territory from oppression or foreign control.

The Council for Mutual Economic Assistance, an organization established by the Soviet Union and other communist countries to promote economic cooperation.

The Warsaw Pact, a military alliance of communist nations in Eastern Europe, formed in response to NATO.

A sudden and forceful seizure of power by a small group, often involving violence and overthrow of the existing government.

The idea that major societal changes are often triggered by crises, such as economic collapses, political upheavals, or social unrest.

A policy introduced in the Soviet Union to increase openness and freedom of expression, allowing for public debate and criticism.

A military or political group that seizes power, often through a coup, and governs a country.

Political leaders who championed specific ideologies and implemented them through their respective regimes.

The period in German history under Hitler's dictatorial rule (1933-1945) marked by extreme nationalism, militarism, and the Holocaust.

A form of government where power is concentrated in the hands of a select few, such as wealthy individuals, families, or corporations.

A series of reforms introduced in the Soviet Union to restructure its economy and political system, aiming for more efficiency and democratization.

An area where military forces and installations are prohibited. An example is the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), which separates North and South Korea.

An agreement to stop fighting temporarily, often preceding a peace treaty. The Korean War ended with an armistice, not a peace treaty.

Secretive operations or actions, often used for espionage or political intervention. This term is associated with the Cold War and its covert operations.

A region controlled by one superpower's political, economic, or military influence. During the Cold War, both the U.S. and Soviet Union had spheres of influence.

The belief that if one nation falls to communism, neighboring countries would follow due to a chain reaction. This was used to justify U.S. intervention in various conflicts.

A U.S. policy starting in 1947 to provide economic and military aid to countries resisting communism. It began with Greece and Turkey.

A massive aid program launched by the U.S. after WWII to help rebuild Western Europe and prevent communism. The plan provided economic assistance and resources.

A Soviet policy asserting the right to intervene in socialist countries to maintain communist rule. It justified Soviet intervention in various countries like Czechoslovakia.

Approaches to foreign policy. Isolationism avoids involvement in international affairs, while interventionism actively engages in global issues.

The Berlin Airlift was a response by the Western allies to the Soviet blockade of West Berlin. It supplied vital supplies through air transport. The Berlin Wall was built later to divide East and West Berlin.

NATO is a Western military alliance formed after WWII to counter Soviet expansion. NORAD defends North America against air attacks. The Warsaw Pact was a Soviet bloc alliance.

Agreements like the NPT (Non-Proliferation Treaty) and SALT (Strategic Arms Limitation Talks) were signed during the Cold War to limit or reduce nuclear weapons.