This document defines key vocabulary terms from World War II, including Lebensraum, Anschluss, appeasement, the Axis and Allied powers, and Blitzkrieg. It explains that Lebensraum refers to living space, Anschluss was Germany's annexation of Austria in 1938, and appeasement involved giving in to aggression to prevent further conflict. The document also lists the main Axis powers of Germany, Italy, Japan, Romania, Bulgaria and Yugoslavia as well as the initial Allied powers of France, Poland and the UK. Finally, it defines Blitzkrieg as a fast-paced military offense combining tanks, engineers and air power.
2. Hitler’s Beginning
Lebensraum means living space.
Anschluss was the annexation of Austria by Germany in
1938.
The “spark” that started WWII was the invasion of
Poland in 1939.
3. Hitler-Stalin Pact
Signed on August 23, 1939.
It was an agreement between Nazi Germany and the
Soviet Union, stating that they wouldn’t attack each
other.
It was not honored.
4. Appeasement
Appeasement means giving someone a little, so that they
wi% not take a lot.
The Munich Pact was an agreement permitting Nazi
Germany to annex Sudetenland, Czechoslovakia.
We have peace in our time.
6. The Allies
Main powers: France, Poland and the United Kingdom.
Minor powers: Australia, Canada, New Zealand and
South Africa.
7. Blitzkrieg
Blitzkrieg was a fast paced military offense, consisting of
armored tanks, combat engineers, and air power.
Lu'waffe mean “air force” in German.
