The Rise of Totalitarianism 1919-1939
History

An economic system where investment, production and the capital goods are controlled
Command economy
An economic system where investment, production, and the capital goods are controlled. Command economy. In a command economy, the government makes all the major decisions about the production and distribution of goods and services.

The central banking system of the United States of America created on December 23, 1913
Federal Reserve System
The central banking system of the United States of America created on December 23, 1913. Federal Reserve System. The Federal Reserve System is the central bank of the U.S. responsible for managing the nations money supply and stabilizing the economy.

A strike action in which the total labour force in a city, region or country participates
General strike
A strike action in which the total labour force in a city, region or country participates. General strike. A general strike is when all workers in an area stop working together to demand better conditions or changes, significantly impacting society and the economy.

A severe worldwide economic depression mostly during the 1930s
Great Depression
A severe worldwide economic depression mostly during the 1930s. Great Depression. The Great Depression was a time when many people lost their jobs and struggled to afford basic necessities due to a major economic downturn.

An intellectual, social and artistic explosion centered in Harlem, New York
Harlem Renaissance
An intellectual, social, and artistic explosion centered in Harlem, New York. Harlem Renaissance. The Harlem Renaissance was a cultural movement in the 1920s where African American artists, writers, and musicians celebrated Black culture and identity.

An agreement in which signatory states promised not to use war to resolve conflicts
Kellogg-Briand Pact
An agreement in which signatory states promised not to use war to resolve conflicts. Kellogg-Briand Pact. The Kellogg-Briand Pact is a 1928 international treaty that aimed to prevent wars by outlawing the use of war as a tool for resolving disputes.

A term for wealthy peasants during the end of the Russian Empire and early Soviet Union
Kulaks
A term for wealthy peasants during the end of the Russian Empire and early Soviet Union. Kulaks were relatively affluent farmers who owned larger farms and employed labor, making them targets during Soviet collectivization.

A mass demonstration which resulted in National Fascist Party ascending to power in the Italy
March on Rome
A mass demonstration which resulted in National Fascist Party ascending to power in the Italy. March on Rome. The March on Rome was a 1922 event where Mussolini and his followers forced the Italian king to hand over power, marking the start of fascist rule.

Programs, public work projects and financial reforms responding to the Great Depression, 1933 - 1939
New Deal
Programs, public work projects and financial reforms responding to the Great Depression, 1933 - 1939. New Deal. The New Deal was a series of government initiatives implemented by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to help the United States recover from the Great Depression.

An excess of supply over demand of products being offered to the market
Overproduction
An excess of supply over demand of products being offered to the market. overproduction. In history, overproduction often led to economic downturns when products couldn't be sold, causing prices to drop and businesses to struggle.

A process during which non-Russian communities give up their culture in favor of Russian
Russification
A process during which non-Russian communities give up their culture in favor of Russian. Russification. It is a historical policy aimed at promoting Russian language and culture at the expense of local identities within the Russian Empire and Soviet Union.

A style of idealized realistic art, characterized by the glorified depiction of communist values
Socialist realism
A style of idealized realistic art, characterized by the glorified depiction of communist values. Socialist realism was an art movement that promoted communist ideals and values through idealized and optimistic depictions in visual arts and literature.

A political system that prohibits opposition and exercises control over public and private life
Totalitarianism
A political system that prohibits opposition and exercises control over public and private life. Totalitarianism. In History, totalitarianism is when a government has complete control over every aspect of people's lives.