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World War II Terms
Chapter 11
1. Appeasement- satisfying the demands of dissatisfied powers in an
effort to maintain peace and stability.
2. Axis Powers- the nations of Germany, Italy and Japan during World
War II who opposed the Allies.
3. Allies- in World War II the nations of Great Britain, the Soviet Union
and the United States that opposed the Axis Powers
4. Mobilization- to build and produce supplies and goods for war
5. Blitzkrieg- German for “lightening war,” a swift or sudden military
attack. Used by Germany in WWII
6. Isolationism- a policy of not forming alliances or other international
economic or political relations
7. Mobilization- the process of assembling troops and supplies for war.
8. Kamikaze- Japanese for “divine wind”; suicide pilots during WWII
who flew into ships and airplanes.
9. Neutrality- remaining impartial by refusing to participate in a war
between other powers