Rise of the Dictators & World War II

Strategy tried before World War II to give Hitler whatever he asked for in order to prevent war

Tried to take control of the Soviet Union; forced into exile and later killed in Mexico.

Organized and industrialized genocide of the Jewish population in Europe; 6 million died.

Japanese city on which the second atomic bomb was dropped August 9, 1945.

Leader of Nazi Germany; came to power in 1933 and committed suicide in 1945. 

Succeeded FDR best known for making controversial decision to use 2 atomic bombs against Japan.

Also called "Night of Broken Glass"; violence & vandalism towards Jewish population in Germany.

Wartime leader of Great Britain; especially important during the German blitz of London 

"Lightning War" intended to prevent German army from getting bogged down like they had in WWI.

1945 conference to determine how Germany would be occupied & Europe would be divided postwar.

Anti-Jewish laws passed in Germany in 1935, marking a major step in clarifying racial policy.

Surprise attack like Pearl Harbor would have given Japan control of the Pacific, if successful.

Wartime leader of US, elected 4 times, responsible for internment of Japanese-Americans

Japanese city that was the site of the 1st atomic bomb dropped in a war, on August 6, 1945.

Man-made famine in Ukraine, created by Stalin to get rid of Ukrainian independence movement.

A form of totalitarianism that emphasizes nationalism, militarism, & violence started in Italy.

Surprise attack on December 7, 1941 by Japanese bombers; brought the US into World War II.

Law passed in 1933 to give Hitler power to act without the approval of the Reichstag.

1945 conference to determine terms of peace treaty with Germany at the end of World War II. 

One of several economic plans for the Soviet Union implemented by Stalin to improve the economy

Leader of Fascist Italy sided with the Nazis; killed in 1945 as he tried to escape the country.

Meant to get rid of "undesirable" members of Communist Party; resulted in millions of deaths.

Gullible British Prime Minister, followed appeasement plan with Hitler, hoping to avoid war.

The leading committee of politicians for the Soviet government.

Leader of Soviet Union; responsible for the Ukrainian famine, purges, & deaths of millions.

System in which the state holds total authority over society & controls public & private life.