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• Authoritarianism


  • One leader or a small group holds absolute power
• Nationalism


  • Emphasizes national superiority, often through militarism
• Totalitarianism


  • Seeks total control over society, suppressing dissent
• Militarism


  • Glorifies military strength and expansionist policies
• Cult of Personality


  • Leaders cultivate a charismatic, infallible image
• Scapegoating and Discrimination


  • Targets certain groups, blaming them for societal issues
• Corporate Interests


  • Maintains close ties with corporations, directing them to serve the state's interests
• Who was Bonito Musolini, Adolf hitler, Fdr and Joseph stalin?

  • Benito mussolini was an Italian nationalist and the founder of the Italian fascist party.
  • Adolf hitler was a dictator of nazi germany
  • Joseph Stalin was a Soviet dictator who led the communist Soviet Union.
• What is something white nationalist believe? Why is this belief false? White nationalists believe in the superiority of the white race.This belief is false because it is based on flawed notions of racial hierarchy and ignores the diversity and equality of all human beings.
• Why was Germany more likely to embrace fascism? Germany was more likely to embrace fascism due to the economic hardship, political instability, and societal discontent following World War I.
• Who were the three main axis powers? Allied powers?

  Allied powers

  • Germany
  • Italy 
  • Japan

  Axis powers 

  Great Britain, the United States and the Soviet union
• Why were the Axis powers invading other countries?The Axis powers invaded other countries to expand their territories, gain resources, and establish dominance.
•  What event finally brought the US into the war?  The attack on Pearl Harbor finally brought the US into the war.
• What is one of the main  roles women played in the US during the war? working in factories and industries to support the war effort.
• Anti-Semitism


  Prejudice or hostility against Jewish people
• Xenophobia


  Fear or hatred of foreigners or people from different cultures
• Isolationism


  Policy of remaining apart from the affairs or interests of other groups, especially the political affairs of other countries
• Scapegoating


  Blaming a particular group for societal problems or difficulties
• Understanding these terms is important because they represent harmful beliefs and behaviors that can lead to discrimination and conflict between different groups of people
•  WHat event basically ended the war?The dropping of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki essentially ended the war.
• What were the Nuremberg trials and why are they important  The Nuremberg Trials were trials held after World War II to punish Nazi leaders for their crimes?

  
  

  They're important because they showed that people can be held responsible for committing terrible acts, even during wartime.
• What is the holocaust and why do you think its is important we not forget it?  The Holocaust was the killing of millions of Jews and others by the Nazis. Remembering it reminds us to fight against hatred and discrimination.
• How did jewish people resist the nazis? 

  Jewish people resisted the Nazis by hiding, fighting back in uprisings, escaping, and documenting their experiences.
• Do you think the two atomic bombings of Japan should be considered war crimes?Yes, I believe that the Atomic bombings should be considered war crimes because they were unjustified attacks on non combatants.
• What happened to Japanese Americans after the bombing of Pearl Harbor?

  
  

  
  

  After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Japanese Americans faced discrimination, and unjust treatment in the United States. Many were forcibly relocated and interned in detention camps under Executive Order 9066, based solely on their ethnicity, without evidence of wrongdoing.
• Why were the English able to withstand the Nazi advance across Europe?

  
  

  The English could withstand the Nazi advance because they had strong leadership, a powerful navy, and support from allies.
• How was the war in the Pacific different from the conflict in Europe and North Africa? 

  
  

  The war in the Pacific mostly involved naval battles and island fighting, while the conflict in Europe and North Africa was mainly large land battles.
• Why did the US not get involved in WW2 at the start of the war?

  
  

  At the start of World War II, the US stayed out of the conflict because people wanted to avoid another war after World War I, and the country was dealing with economic problems at home.
• Describe how the US responded to the plight of the Jewish population of Nazi occupied Europe

  
  

  
  

  The US response to the Jewish population in Nazi-occupied Europe was criticized as limited, with some efforts to aid refugees but overall seen as insufficient.
• What was the America First movement?

  
  

  The America First movement was a group that wanted to keep the United States out of World War II by focusing on American interests.
• What is the point of resisting when you know you are going to lose?

  
  

  Resisting even when facing likely defeat can serve multiple purposes, such as upholding principles, maintaining dignity, inspiring others, and potentially altering the course of history through perseverance and sacrifice.
• Why did the allies decide on a trial instead of just executing or punishing the Nazi leaders? Was this the right thing to do? Why or why not?The Allies chose a trial for Nazi leaders instead of punishment without due process to ensure fairness and justice.

  
  

  This was widely considered the right decision because it upheld the rule of law and set a precedent for holding individuals accountable for war crimes.
• Who else did the Nazis target? Why did they target those groups?

  
  

  The Nazis targeted various groups including Jews, Roma, disabled individuals, and others because of their perceived racial, ethnic, political, or social differences.
• How is the rise of Fascism related to what we are seeing in the US today?

  
  

  The rise of fascism is related to current events in the US through increasing political division, nationalism, and blaming minority groups.
• What is the best way to defend democracy against fascism?

  
  

  The best way to defend democracy against fascism is to stay engaged in politics, protect free speech, educate about democracy, ensure fair elections, and oppose discrimination and authoritarianism.
• What is D-day and why is it so important?

  
  

  D-Day, on June 6, 1944, was the Allied invasion of Nazi-occupied France during World War II. It is important because it marked a turning point in the war, leading to the liberation of Western Europe from Nazi control.
• Why is it important to examine WW2 today? The Holocaust? Hiroshima?

  
  

  It's important to examine WWII, the Holocaust, and Hiroshima today to learn from history, understand the consequences of war and hatred, and prevent similar atrocities in the future.
• Do you think the dropping of a bomb should be a war crime?

  
  

  the definition of war crimes meaning intentionally killing civilians, if the bombs harmed cillvian(non-combatants) then yes that would be considered a war crime.
• How had the world changed between the rise of the Nazis in the 1930s and the world that came to be after the war ended?

  
  

  Between the 1930s and after World War II, the world saw the fall of Nazi Germany, the creation of the United Nations, and the start of the Cold War. The US became a superpower, led global rebuilding efforts, and took on a major role in promoting democracy and forming alliances like NATO.
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