Propaganda Biased advertisements used to make people think a certain way
Appeasement Giving into demands/letting things slide to maintain peace and avoid war
Depression A long and severe downturn in the economy.
Money loses its value and prices rise. Inflation Money loses its value and prices rise. Ex: This happened to the German money due to the high war reparations of the Versailles Treaty. Germany printed more money; making their currency worthless.
Persecution Hostility and bad treatment towards a particular group of people (usually based on race or religion)
Genocide Deliberate killing of a large group of people (usually towards a particular group based on race/religion)
Anti-Semitism Hostility or prejudice against Jews
Totalitarianism Absolute control by the government; no other opinions/parties are tolerated; dictator controls
Authoritarian right-wing system of government Elements: Identify enemies, appeal to the majority, and smash the truth to replace it with power
Axis Powers Germany, Japan, Italy
Great Britain, France, Soviet Union, USA Allied Powers Great Britain, France, Soviet Union, USA