War World 2

Pre WWII Questions

Ideology-a set of ideas reflecting the social needs and aspirations of an individual, group, class, or system

Blitzkrieg-a swift sudden military offensive, usually by combined air and mobile land forces

Citizenry-Citizens considered as a group

Subversive- One who advocates or is regarded as advocating subversion

Insulate-To cause to be in a detached or isolated position

Isolationism-A national policy of abstaining from political or economic relations with other countries

Beleaguered-To surround with troops, besiege

Sinister-Suggesting or threatening evil

1. Germany hosted the 1936 Summer Olympics. How did Hitler use the 1936 Olympics to promote his Nazi Party? He used them to show the world how great Germany after the depression. He also wanted to show the German people how all the other countries were envious of them.

2. American Jesse Owens’ stunning victory in the 100 meter race angered Hitler. How did the victory shatter the Nazi propaganda about Aryan supremacy? It was a total embarrassment to Hitler. By an American winning the race it showed that Aryans weren’t the best and it angered Hitler.

3. FDR was a master of the media. How did he use the media to do battle in the Great Depression? FDR used the still picture to influence America. He sent