War World 2
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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