World War II
Allied Nations
those countries fighting against the Axis powers. i.e. Britain, France, USA, Canada, USSR
1st Amendment
Guarantees the freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly and the right to petition government.
tyrant
a ruler who takes power by force
emperor
The ruler of an empire.
Pope
The leader of the Roman Catholic church.
Anti-Semitism
policies, views, or actions that harm or discriminate against Jews
2nd Amendment
Guarantees the right to bear arms.
slavery
condition of being owned by, and forced to work for, someone else
gladiator
A prisoner, criminal, or slave who served as a professional fighter in Rome. The most famous place they fought at, was the Colosseum.
The Alps
The mountain range in northern Italy. They run E to W and W to E.
Axis Powers
Japan, Germany and Italy
4th Amendment
Prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures.
Athens
city-state in ancient Greece, the capital of modern day Greece
persecute
To punish people for their beliefs.
vandal
Someone who destroys (vandalizes) property.
Bataan Death March
April 1942, American soldiers were forced to march 65 miles to prison camps by their Japanese captors. It is called the Death March because so many of the prisoners died en route.
8th Amendment
Prohibits excessive bail or fines or cruel or unusual punishment
tragedy
a type pf serious drama that usually ends in disaster for the main characte
dictator
A ruler with total control over the peopld. Example: Julius Caesar.
pillage
To rob.
Code Talker
Special code based on the Navajo language used to send messages during WWII. The Japanese never broke the code.
3rd Amendment
Prohibits the quartering of soldiers in homes in peacetime
democracy
a form of government in which citizens govern themselves
polytheism
The belief in or worship of many gods and goddesses.
synagogue
A Jewish place of worship; a temple.