History, module 4 Flashcards
(20 cards)
Which countries were part of the winning side from WW1?
Britain, France and USA
What did USA, France and Britain all have in common in the time of WW1?
They were all democratic countries
What is dictatorship?
A country which was overthrown by a rebellion or dictator against politicians and gained complete control. Also, no regular elections take place due to the dictator wanting to remain in power.
What is the origin of the word Democracy?
“demo” meaning people and “kratos” meaning rule. So “people rule”
What is ideology of democracy?
Where civilians/ordinary people vote in elections in which there are several political parties to choose from. The person they elect then represents them, such as parliament and council.
What are three examples of rights people have in democracy?
- Freedom of speech
- Freedom of information
- Freedom of belief
What were three examples of democracies throughout the years of 1920 to 1930?
Britain, France and the USA
What are three examples of rights people have in a dictatorship?
- No legal freedom
- No freedom of information
- No freedom of speech
What were four examples of dictatorships throughout the years 1920 to 1930?
Spain, Italy, USSR (Russia) and Germany
What became known as the Munich Putsch?
When hitler tried to takeover Munich and Berlin and failed
What were the Spartacists?
A small group of people tried to take control of the German government in January 1919
What are free corps?
Strong ex-soldiers who were sent to attack the Spartacists and end the revolt.
What was the biggest religion is Germany around ww1 - ww2?
Christianity
What is hyperinflation?
When the prices go up really quickly
What was the swastika?
The Nazi symbol
What does ‘Mein Kampf’ mean?
‘My struggle’
What were the German people calling the time of the 1920’s?
The golden age
Who were the brownshirts?
People who defended hitler. They would beat people up and punish them if they did not go along with Hitlers plans.
What were the three ‘k’s’ in Hitler’s eye’s?
Kirche, Kinder und Küche (Cooking, Church and children)
What were ‘aryans’?
What hitler believed to be the superior/master race (German race)
