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Who was Mussolini?
Fascist leader of Italy.
Who was Hitler?
Nazi leader of Germany.
What is Polarization?
Division into opposing groups, especially political.
Define Treaty of Versailles.
Treaty ending WWI, heavily penalizing Germany.
What is Decolonization?
Process of colonies gaining independence.
Define Fascism.
Authoritarian, nationalistic political ideology.
What is Communism?
Ideology advocating classless society and common ownership.
Define Secularization.
Decline in the influence of religion in society.
What is Multiculturalism?
Coexistence of diverse cultures in a society.
Define Suburbanization.
Growth of areas on the fringes of cities.
Define Nationalism.
Strong feeling of pride in and devotion to one's country.
What is the Cold War?
Geopolitical tension between US and Soviet Union.
Causes & effects of Treaty of Versailles?
Cause: WWI. Effect: German resentment, future conflicts.
Causes & effects of WWII?
Cause: Unresolved WWI issues. Effect: US & USSR rise.
Causes & effects of decolonization?
Cause: WWII weakened colonial powers. Effect: Immigration, diversity.
Causes & effects of industrialization?
Cause: Technological advancements. Effect: Economic growth, urbanization.
Causes & effects of the Cold War?
Cause: Ideological differences. Effect: European division, proxy wars.
Causes & effects of WWI?
Cause: Lack of balance of power. Effect: Devastation, Treaty of Versailles.
Causes & effects of rise of extremism?
Cause: Post-war poverty. Effect: Rise of fascism and communism.
Causes & effects of Nazi propaganda?
Cause: Authoritarian leadership. Effect: Dissemination of racist ideas.
Causes & effects of post-war destruction?
Cause: War. Effect: Resource scarcity, infrastructure damage.
Causes & effects of subjective interpretations?
Cause: New scientific theories. Effect: Challenge to objective knowledge.