Powerpoint on the Interwar Period

These flashcards cover key concepts discussed in the lecture regarding Stalinism, socialism, and the challenges faced by liberalism during the interwar period.

Stalinism

A political system based on the ideas of Joseph Stalin, characterized by totalitarianism, state control of the economy, and suppression of dissent.

Socialism

A political and economic theory advocating for collective or governmental ownership and administration of the means of production and distribution of goods.

The withering away of the state

The theory that the state will become unnecessary and disappear as society progresses towards a fully communist state.

Liberal World Order

An international order characterized by liberal principles such as democracy, free markets, and international cooperation.

The Great Depression

A severe worldwide economic depression that took place during the 1930s, starting in the United States with the stock market crash of 1929.

Keynesian Economics

An economic theory proposing that government intervention is necessary to ensure economic stability and growth, particularly during downturns.

League of Nations

An international organization established after World War I to promote peace and cooperation among countries.

Pan-Germanism

An ideology promoting the unity of all German-speaking peoples.

Pan-Asianism

A political and cultural movement that advocates for the political and economic unity of Asian nations.

Betrayal of the Revolution

The debate over whether Stalin's policies went against the ideals of the Russian Revolution, as perceived by its original proponents.