Ch. 11-12: A World in Flames- America in WWII

Ch. 11-12: A World in Flames- America in WWII

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What issues presented themselves after The Great Depression and New Deal Program in the United States? Explain.

Europe after WWI

1. European economy in ruins

2. People suffered great personal and financial losses

3. Treaty of Versailles left many European nations dissatisfied

4. Inflation- increased prices for goods and services combined with the reduced value of money

5. Weimar Republic was established in Germany but faced opposition from Communists

Fascism- system of gov't that focuses on the good of the state rather than on the individual citizens

Dictatorship- gov't by a leader or group that holds unchallenged power and authority

Totalitarian Governments

1. Totalitarian- form of gov't in which the person or party in charge has absolute control over all aspects of life

2. Most postwar leaders were willing to use violence to gain power

3. Japan wanted to gain territory and invaded Manchuria without the approval of the Japanese gov't

4. Mussolini's Italy invaded Ethiopia in hopes of building an Italian Empire

5. Conflicting political views led to a Spanish Civil War

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