Power in the early 20th century 4.1

Britain, France and the USA had similar types of government in the 20th century.

• True

• False

Britain, France and the USA practiced _______________.

• dictatorship

• communism

• democracy

Why were some countries controlled by dictators after the First World War?

• The dictators were supported by the people as they had made great contributions during the war.

• The dictators were capable of solving all the problems facing these countries.

• The politicians could not solve the problems in their countries after the war, so one person would gain support and take complete control.

The idea of democracy started in ________________.

• Ancient Greece

• the Roman Empire

• the United States

• Britain

The Latin word 'dictare' means __________________________.

• the rule of the people

• to give orders

• freedom and liberty

• equality

Democratic countries in the 1920s and 1930s (3 answers)

• Britain

• Italy

• France

• the USA

• Russia

Dictatorships in the 1920s and 1930s (3 answers)

• Spain

• France

• Italy

• Britain

• Germany

Who developed the theory of communism?

• Joseph Stalin

• Vladimir Lenin

• Friedrich Engels

• Karl Marx

According to the theory of communism, what would the ideal world be like?

• There is no need for money or laws because everyone lives a simple life, sharing all they have with each other.

• Money and goods are controlled by the government and distributed to the people.

• Everyone is equal and works toward the same goal of developing the country.

The revolution in Russia was led by _______________.

• Tsar Nicholas

• Vladimir Lenin

• Joseph Stalin