The World Between Wars

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a way of organizing a society in which a government ruled by a dictator controls the lives of the people and in which people are not allowed to disagree with the government

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FASCISM

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an economic system where the government controls the production and distribution of goods and services. The government is the central planner, deciding what to produce, how much to produce, and how much to charge.

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COMMAND ECONOMY

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a severe and rapid increase in prices for goods and services, usually defined as inflation of more than 50% per month. It's characterized by such extreme price increases that the normal concepts of value and prices become meaningless.

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HYPER INFLATION

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controlling the people of a country in a very strict way with complete power that cannot be opposed

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TOTALITARIANISM

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a political system in which the state recognizes no limits to its authority and strives to regulate every aspect of public and private life

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TOTALITARIANISM

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a political ideology that exalts nation and often race above the individual, with a centralized autocratic government headed by a dictatorial leader

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FASCISM

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This dictator preached extreme nationalism and set up a Fascist government system in Italy that would later be replicated in Spain and Germany.

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Mussolini

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He was an Italian nationalist and the founder of Italian Fascism. He ruled Italy from 1922–1925 as Prime Minister, and from 1925–1943 as il Duce, the Fascist dictator. His takeover of Italy was an inspiration and example for Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party in Germany. Who is he?

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BENITO MUSSOLINI

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He was a German leader focused on territorial expansion and racial superiority and the leader of the National Socialist German Worker's Party.

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ADOLF HITLER

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He controlled Spain's fascist government and nation.

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FRANCISCO FRANCO