05 Revolution and Crisis in the Interwar Years Free Online FlashCards

What does “interwar years” mean?

The interwar years were the period between World War I (1914–1918) and World War II (1939–1945).

When was the USSR established?

The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) was established in 1922, after the Russian Revolutions and a civil war.

What political ideas and methods characterized fascist movements?

Fascist movements rejected liberal democracy and socialism, promoted extreme nationalism and obedience to a strong leader, and used violence and propaganda against opponents.

Why was the 1929 crash not the only cause of the Great Depression?

The 1929 stock-market crash was followed by the Great Depression, but the crisis’s depth and global reach also reflected fragile banks, falling demand, wartime financial imbalances, and rigid monetary arrangements.

What did the Nineteenth Amendment change, and what remained unequal?

Ratified in 1920, the Nineteenth Amendment prohibited denying the vote on the basis of sex. Racial discrimination and other barriers still excluded many women from equal political participation.

What was the purpose of Lenin’s New Economic Policy?

Lenin’s New Economic Policy allowed limited private trade and small-scale enterprise to help rebuild the Soviet economy.

What was a key goal of Stalin’s Five-Year Plans?

Beginning in 1928, Stalin’s Five-Year Plans rapidly expanded industry, prioritizing heavy industry under state direction.

What were major consequences of forced collectivization?

Forced collectivization brought coercion, deportations, shortages, and catastrophic famine, including the famine of 1932–1933.

What happened in Italy under Benito Mussolini?

Benito Mussolini became Italy’s prime minister in 1922 and established a dictatorship.

How did Hitler become chancellor, and what followed?

President Paul von Hindenburg appointed Adolf Hitler chancellor on January 30, 1933. Nazi leaders then dismantled democratic institutions and built a dictatorship.

How did the Nazis attract support in Germany?

The Nazis gained support through electoral campaigning, propaganda, antisemitism, and promises of national revival.

What did Japanese forces seize in 1931?

Japanese forces seized Manchuria in 1931, as military influence over Japan’s government and foreign policy grew.