Shared Flashcard Set

Details

WWII Terms
First Set of Factfile Terms for WWII
11
History
10th Grade
04/22/2010

Additional History Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term
Nazi's (National Socialists)
Definition
Extreme right-wing German political party who's leader was eventually Adolf Hitler.
Term
"master race"
Definition
Aryans (Caucasians not of Jewish decent - pure German people).
Term
Dictator
Definition
A ruler with total power over a country
Term
Anti-Semitism
Definition
The hatred of Jewish people
Term
Nuremberg Laws
Definition
Laws passed in Germany that took away citizenship rights of Jewish people. They could also not get married to non-Jewish people or have jobs and own businesses.
Term
Kristallnacht
Definition
"Night of Broken Glass". Jewish businesses, homes and synagogues were looted and burned down.
Term
Munich Agreement
Definition
An agreement signed by Britain and France allowing Germany to take a piece of Czechoslovakia because they believe it will save the world from war.
Term
Axis Powers
Definition
An alliance of countries including Germany, Italy and Japan
Term
Dunkirk
Definition
Town in France where the French and British armies were cornered by the Germans. The British and French were able to escape on 900 boats that came over the English Channel.
Term
Fascism
Definition
An authoritarian and right-wing system of government.
Term
St. Louis
Definition
A ship carrying Jewish refugees from Germany. The people were denied in North America and were sent back to Germany.
Supporting users have an ad free experience!