University:
High School
Course:
High School Political Science
Academic year:

2020
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3
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Arturo V

1 isolationism The belief that a nation should stand alone and not get involved in the affairs and conflicts of other nations (U.S. policy after WWI) 2 democracy A government in which the power and authority rest with the people. People usually express their power through voting. The government is run by the people. (The U.S. is a democracy.) 3 fascism A political philosophy that calls for the glorification of the nation above the individual, a centralized government headed by a dictator, severe economic and social control over the people, and the use of force against opposition. (During WWII era, Spain and Italy were fascist.) 4 Nazism the political principles of the National Socialist German Workers' Party during the WWII era. Nazism is a German version of fascism; including extreme racism and authoritarian views and behavior. 5 totalitarian A form of government in which the government is supreme, and individuals have few rights. Total control of the government rests in the hands of the one or a few persons. 6 nationalism Extreme patriotism; especially marked by a feeling of superiority over other countries. 7 alliance A union or association of nations set up to further the common interests of its members (one of the causes of WWI) 8 imperialism The practice of seeking the extension of a nation’s control by acquiring new territory. Often this is done solely for the benefit of the larger nation at the expense of the smaller nation. (Imperialism was a cause of WWI in Europe. Prior to the outbreak of WWII, Japan had built a large empire in Asia.) 9 appeasement The policy of giving in to the demands of a hostile power to avoid conflict and maintain peace. 10 propaganda Media that supports the spread of ideas for the purpose of helping or damaging a cause. It influences people to accept a certain point of view by appealing to their emotions rather than rationality.

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