The Golden 20s, week 5 pt2

These flashcards cover key concepts from the lecture on the socio-political and cultural landscape of Europe during the 1920s.

Liberal Democracy

A system of government where the nation is sovereign, power rests with the people, and individual rights are guaranteed.

Weimar Republic

The democratic government established in Germany after World War I, characterized by political instability and economic challenges.

Dawes Plan

A 1924 plan that aimed to stabilize the German economy by restructuring reparations payments and providing loans.

Mass Consumerism

An economic condition characterized by the consumption of large quantities of goods and services by a population.

League of Nations

An intergovernmental organization founded after World War I, intended to maintain world peace but ultimately failed.

Treaty of Locarno

A series of agreements in 1925 that aimed to secure peace in Western Europe by affirming borders and promoting reconciliation.

Cultural Revolution

A period in the 1920s marked by significant changes in art, literature, and societal norms across Europe.

Surrealism

An artistic movement that aimed to express the unconscious mind, often through bizarre and dream-like imagery.

Dadaism

An avant-garde art movement of the early 20th century characterized by a rejection of conventional artistic values.

The New Woman

A feminist ideal that emerged in the early 20th century, emphasizing women's liberation and independence.