posed a League of Nations and could not be reconciled to voting for it. Reservationist - a group in the u.s. congress who approved the idea of the league of nations with reservations they would support it if certain modifications were made to the proposal. WWII Fascist - a follower of a political philosophy that preached nationalism and racism Totalitarian- a government controlled by a single person or party; suppressing freedom and controlling every aspect of life. Totalitarian - a government controlled by a single or party; suppressing freedom and controlling every aspect of life. Appeasement - the policy of compromising or giving in to the demands of a hostile nation in hope of maintaining peace. Blitzkrieg - an intensive attack, often combining air and land forces, from the German blitzkrieg or "lightening war." Isolationism - avoidance of conflicts and alliances with other nations; indifference to affairs outside the united states; at the beginning of WWII, a policy of forming no alliances and taking no sides. Interventionism - the policy of intervening, or interfering in the affairs of another nation in WWII the position of those who opposed isolationism and believed the United States should give all possible support, short of war, to the allied forces. Unconditional Surrender - a surrender with out any consessions.Korea and Vietnam Containment - after WWII, the united states policy of securing the peace by trying to contian communism, or keep it from expanding beyond its current boarders. Domino Theory - a theory that if one country fell to communism, other countries in turn would fall, just like dominoes. Guerrilla Warfare - fighting by small, independent bands, using tactics such as sabotage and sudden ambushes. Deferment - the postponement of a persons induction into military service for reasons such as health or occupation. Conscientous Objector - a person who refuses military service because of moral or religious principl...
