Fiveable
Fiveable

Italy

Definition

Italy refers to a country in southern Europe that played a significant role during World War II. Initially, Italy was part of the Axis powers, led by Germany and Japan.

Analogy

Imagine a group project where three students form an alliance to work together. If one of the students decides not to join the group anymore, it could potentially affect the outcome and dynamics of the project.

Related terms

Allies: The Allies were countries that opposed the Axis powers during World War II, including the United States, Great Britain, and the Soviet Union.

Benito Mussolini: Benito Mussolini was an Italian politician who became Prime Minister and dictator of Italy from 1922 until his downfall in 1943. He was a key figure in aligning Italy with Nazi Germany.

Axis Powers: The Axis powers were comprised of Germany, Italy, and Japan. They formed an alliance during World War II with shared goals and military cooperation.

collegeable - rocket pep

Are you a college student?

  • Study guides for the entire semester

  • 200k practice questions

  • Glossary of 50k key terms - memorize important vocab



© 2024 Fiveable Inc. All rights reserved.

AP® and SAT® are trademarks registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse this website.


© 2024 Fiveable Inc. All rights reserved.

AP® and SAT® are trademarks registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse this website.