interwar exam Flashcards
How did Lenin see World War I as a chance for his revolution?
Lots of people were dying, people had access to guns
Why didn’t Lenin help people during/after the famine?
The things worse for people, the better for Lenin
What were the 4 causes of the Russian Revolution and HOW did they act as a cause?
Russo Japanese war - unexpected loss to a much smaller power
Bloody Sunday- innocent citizens murdered
WW1- huge and consistant loses
Weak leadership- showed Nicholas lacked control
Why was the Russian Revolution so important in history?
First communist government
Who was the last Tsar of Russia?
Tsar Nicholas 2nd
Who was Rasputin and why was he disliked by many?
Priest/ healer of the Alexi, heir to the russian throne
Who were the Bolsheviks?
the radical faction of the Russian Social Democratic Labor Party
How did Stalin take full power of the Soviet Union?
Next leader, killed his opponent
What does ideology mean?
a system of ideas and ideals, especially one which forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy.
What does indoctrination mean?
the process of teaching a person or group to accept a set of beliefs uncritically.
What does censorship mean?
the suppression or prohibition of any parts of books, films, news, etc. that are considered obscene, politically unacceptable, or a threat to security.
What is totalitarianism?
a system of government that is centralized and dictatorial and requires complete subservience to the state.
What are key traits of totalitarian leaders?
ideology, state control, methods of enforcement, modern tech
What does private ownership mean in economics?
the legal ownership and control individuals and entities have over resources, goods, or assets
What is a mixed economy?
Socialism and capitalism mixed
What are the pros and cons of capitalism?
supports economic growth and innovation but can lead to the exploitation of workers, inequality, and class division.
What happens in a truly communist economy?
entail the absence of private property and social classes, and ultimately money and the state
What is the difference between capitalism and socialism?
in capitalism, individuals privately own the means of production and rely on the free market to determine prices, while in socialism, the government or community owns the means of production and often centrally plans the economy to distribute wealth more evenly
What was it like for international reporters in Italy under Mussolini’s regime?
only could say good things about Mussolni
How did Mussolini describe the Fascist Party?
Mussolini described the Fascist Party as a totalitarian movement that prioritized the state over individual freedoms, emphasizing nationalism, strength, and absolute control.
What was the March on Rome?
Mussolini’s Fascist Party seized power by pressuring the king to appoint him as Prime Minister, leading to his dictatorship.
Why was Life Magazine expelled from Rome?
for publishing a critical article about Mussolini and the weaknesses of Fascist Italy.
How do totalitarian leaders consolidate power?
eliminating opposition, controlling information, using propaganda, instilling fear through secret police, and enforcing loyalty to the state
What are ways that Hitler experienced failure in his early life?
Failed as an artist and solider
What was the Beer Hall Putsch and why did it happen?
Hitler tried over throwing the gov then failed
What was Mein Kampf, and what are some major ideas from it?
A book of all his ideas written in prison, getting more land
How did the Great Depression end up being helpful for Hitler?
conomic hardship and political instability in Germany, which Hitler exploited by promising jobs and national revival, helping him gain widespread support and rise to power.
What was the significance of the Night of the Long Knives?
allowed Hitler to eliminate political opponents, consolidate power, and secure the loyalty of the military, paving the way for his total dictatorship.
How did Hitler break the Treaty of Versailles?
rearming Germany, sending troops into the demilitarized Rhineland, expanding German territory, and eventually annexing Austria and demanding Sudetenland
What was the significance and result of Allied appeasement?
expand unchecked, emboldening him and ultimately leading to the outbreak of World War II when he invaded Poland
What was the economic problem Germany faced under the Weimar Republic?
Germany faced hyperinflation and economic instability under the Weimar Republic due to heavy reparations and the aftermath of World War I.
What happened during Kristallnacht?
Night of broken glass, jewsw were attacked
Why did the Nazis invest in youth programs?
indoctrinate young people with Nazi ideals, ensure loyalty to the regime, and create a generation that would support their totalitarian vision and future goals.
What is the significance of the title The Third Reich?
1- holy roman empire 2- 1800s/ww1 3- nazi germany
What is anti-Semitism, and how did it apply to Hitler’s leadership of Germany?
Anti-Semitism is hatred of Jews, and under Hitler, it led to the persecution and genocide of Jews during the Holocaust.
