matching. 1 . alliance a close association of countries 2 . axis subdue and limit the freedoms of people. 3 . suppress coalition that opposed the allied powers in world war ii. among the countries were italy, germany, and japan. 4 . fascism elm or birch rods bound together by straps. the blade of an axe protrudes, symbolizing unity and strength.. 5 . fasces a sole ruler of a nation; often cruel and abusive. 6 . dictator extreme totalitarian government run by a dictator and based on highly-emotional nationalism.
