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History Vocab #2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Alliance | A union association of nations that is set up to further the common interests of its members. |
| Appeasement | A policy of giving in to the demands of a hostile power to avoid conflict and maintain peace. |
| Democracy | A government in which the power and authority rest with the people. People usually express their power through voting. The government is run by people. |
| Fascism | A political philosophy that calls for the glorification of the nation above the individual, a centralized government headed by a dictatorial leader, severe economic and social regimentation, and the use of force against opposition. |
| Imperialism | The practice of seeking the extension of a nations control by acquiring new territory. Often this is done solely for the benefit of the larger nation and at the expense of the smaller territory. |
| Isolationism | The belief that a nation stood stand alone and not get involved in the affairs and conflicts of other nations. |
| Propaganda | Media that supports the spread of ideas for the purpose of helping or damaging a cause. It influences people to accept a certain point of view by appealing to their emotions rather than their rationality. |
| Totalitarianism | A form of government in which the government is supreme and individuals have few rights. Total controls of the government rests in the hands of one or a few persons. |
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