A Brief Note On The World War II - 2159 Words

Monika Gruca Professor Moore History 150 9 May 2015 Final Exam Part I: Identifications 1. Fascism- Fascism is a governmental system led by a dictator having complete power. It is usually emphasized by aggressive nationalism and often racism. Two countries that adopted fascism were Germany and Italy. Germany was under the leadership of Adolf Hitler, while Italy was under Benito Mussolini. Fascism led both countries to have extreme nationalism and instilled a great sense of pride in both countries. This great national pride can be seen during the initial years of World War II. Both countries took aggressive actions in Europe and Africa because of their national pride. 2. Calvinism- Calvinism was a branch of Protestantism formed by John†¦show more content†¦Bismarck was a master political strategist who was able to make many alliances that helped secure Germany security. Following German unification Germany became one of the most powerful nations in Europe. 4. The Black Plague- The Black Plague or popularly know as the â€Å"Black Death† was one of the most horrifying and deadly diseases in human history. Between 75 and 200 million people were estimated to have died. From 1346 to 1353 the Black Death was expanding across Europe. The Plague created religious, social, and economic problems all across Europe. 5. Glorious Revolution- The Glorious Revolution also called the Bloodless Revolution occurred between 1688-1689. This resulted in the deposition of James II and the accession of his daughter Mary II and her husband William III who was the prince of Orange and stadholder of the Netherlands. With their ascension to the throne came the constitutionalized English Bill of Rights of 1689. The revolution permanently established Parliament as the main ruling power of England. Part II: Essays 2. Nationalism At the beginning of the 19th century there was a turn from religious loyalty or loyalty given to a particular leader towards loyalty owed to a particular nation. Nationalism came from the formation of the public sphere. It allowed for the institution of patriotic symbols such as national songs, literature, and emblems. The French Revolution was the first to institute the idea of a nation-state, in which the