World War II Matching 

Match the terms with their definitions. 

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Date _____________________________

 The destruction of an ethnic group or nation.  

A German philosopher who wrote about the adversity between social classes called the Communist Manifesto. 

The United States naval base near Hawaii that was bombed by the Japanese Air Force on December 7, 1941.

An inhumane or oppressive ruler who exercises absolute power without self-restraint.

Germany's rapid attack on Poland also known as a "Lightning War" on September 1, 1939.

The loyalty and pride one has for its own country..   

An alliance of nations that worked together to settle their disputes peacefully.   

A form of government led by a single person.

A political system where all of the property and wealth is shared equally by all of the members of that society.  

A system of government that is led by a dictator and is often oppressive.  

To reach an agreement or compromise through discussion.  

A time when nations tried to maintain military strength without resorting to direct warfare. 

The extreme economic slump that America and Europe experienced when people suffered devastating financial hardship.  

The new relief programs formed by Franklin D. Roosevelt, which brought relief to the people facing economic hardships caused by the Great Depression.  

a. League of Nations

b. nationalism

c. tyrant 

d. The Great Depression 

e. dictatorship 

f. Pearl Harbor 

g. communism 

h. genocide 

i. New Deal 

j. Blitzkrieg 

k. Cold War 

l. fascism 

m. Karl Marx 

n. negotiate 

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