Vocab
What is imperialism?
one country imposing power over another country, directly or indirectly
Who was assassinated, kicking off WWI?
Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary
What country did Germany invade, kicking off WWII?
Poland
What major battle turned WWII in favor of the Allies in Europe?
D-Day, the Battle of Normandy
What is total war?
affects the entire society, not just the military
What did Germany do that caused the U.S. to enter WWI?
They said they would attack all ships entering Allied ports
What countries were part of the Axis?
Germany, Italy, Japan
What large-scale attack did the U.S. perform on Japan that helped end WWII?
Atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki
What is island-hopping?
conquering islands to use as stepping stones to get closer to Japan
Which treaty officially ended WWI, and who was to take the blame?
Treaty of Versailles; Germany
What countries were part of the Allies?
U.S., Soviet Union, Great Britain, France
What event caused the U.S. to officially join WWII?
Japan bombed Pearl Harbor
What is a totalitarian government?
seeks to control the citizens’ lives and even their thinking
What are 3 reasons that a small war between two countries ended up dragging so many countries into WWI
alliances, militarism, differences in foreign policy
What two things were the main cause of WWII?
Economic troubles caused by WWI, and ambitious dictators
What was the result of redrawing borders in Europe?
There was a mix of ethnic groups living in the same countries with each other. Usually there was one dominant ethnic group, which caused tensions.
What is an armistice?
a cease-fire
What were three consequences that the Treaty of Versailles laid on Germany?
reduced military, reduced territory, billions in reparations
What three important outcomes did the Holocaust produce?
Attention turned to defending human rights, fighting against prejudice, and governments began to protect against and punish the crime of genocide.
Why did the Nazis target Jews and other groups of people?
They wanted to eliminate those that they thought were inferior to them