Vocabulary
a serious crime where people try to destroy a whole group of other people because of who they are
Genocide
important, having an impact
Consequential
Name one cause of WWII
The Treaty of Versailles (unfairness and poor implementation)
a military strategy used by the Allies in the Pacific; meant capturing some islands, but skipping others, to get closer to Japan
Island Hopping
recognizing something needs to be done and doing it without being told, or taking the first step to do something important
Initiative
Another cause of WWII
The Rise of Fascism and Aggression (Appeasement)
a big stage where the war is happening - the geographic area where battles and fighting are going on - think of it as the place where the main action is unfolding
Theater
a type of government where one person, called a dictator, has a lot of power, and the government controls almost everything, like businesses and people's lives
Fascism
prejudice against or hatred of Jews
genocide
the type of government that attempts to assert total control over the lives of its citizens
Totalitarianism
“lightning war” in German, a fast, powerful attack using tanks, planes, and other military vehicles to surprise and overwhelm the enemy
Blitzkrieg
a very bad reputation, like when someone is known for doing something really naughty or evil
Infamy