Period of low economic activity and rising unemployment

The German democratic government established in 1918 after the fall of the monarchy

Government of France made up of communists, socialists, and radicals

British economist who disagreed with the idea that the economy should fix itself during a depression

Government spending money it does not have and going into debt

Form of dictatorship that aims to control the political, economic, social, and cultural lives of the citizens

Former school teacher who established the first facist government in Italy

Form of government that glorifies the state above the individual by emphasizing the need for a strong central government led by a dictator

Democratic president who became president during the Great Depression

Franklin D. Roosevelt's recovery program that called for active government intervention in the economy

Armed group of facists formed by Mussolini who attacked strikers and socialists

Information designed to promote a particular point of view

Leader of the Bolshevik Party who brought communism to Russia

Modified version of capitalism in Russia in which a very small business could be privately owned

The committe that controlled the policies of the Communist party in Russia during the 1920's

Politburo member in Russia who gained complete control of the Communist party after the death of Lenin

Economic plan for Russia under Stalin that set up goals for five year periods

Goods devoted to the production of other goods like heavy machinery

System in Russia under Stalin in which the government took ownership of private farms and had peasants work them

1930's movement by Stalin to get Russia rid of Bolsheviks, army officers, party leaders, and others deemed threatening

Nationalistic and anti-communist party that rose to power in Germany

A country avoiding international commitments

The belief that trade between nations creates prosperity and helps to prevent war

Member of the Nazi party who became dictator of Germany