World History Chapter 15 Vocabulary

Scientist who developed the theory of relativity

Idea that as moving objects approach the speed of light, space and time become relative

Physician who exposed the workings of the unconscious mind

Philosophy that says each person must make meaning in a world that has no universal meaning

German philosopher who dismissed reason, democracy, and progress as empty ideas

Art movement in which a dreamlike world, outside of reality, is portrayed or evoked

Lively, loose form of popular music developed in the United States

First person to fly alone across the Atlantic

Temporary alliance of several political parties

Government of Germany after World War I

Severe economic downturn that followed the collapse of the U.S. Stock market in 1929

President of the United States during the Great Depression

Roosevelt's program for creating jobs and improving the American economy

Political movement based on nationalism that gives power o a dictator and takes away individual rights

Fascist leader of Italy

Fascist leader of Germany

German brand of fascism

Book by Adolf Hitler outlining his beliefs and goals for Germany

Living space

Giving in to keep the peace

Germany, Italy, and Japan

Spain's Fascist dictator

Belief that political ties with other countries should be avoided

German empire

Meeting of world powers in 1938 that allowed Hitler to take part of Czechoslovakia