Totalitarianism, Fascism, and Communism (1914-1938)

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to totalitarianism, fascism, and communism from 1914 to 1938 as discussed in the lecture notes.

Totalitarian

A government that restricts individual rights and makes individuals subordinate to the state.

Fascism

A form of totalitarianism that emphasizes national and racial superiority.

Dictatorship of the proletariat

A political concept outlined by the Bolsheviks that envisages a state in which the working class has control of political power.

Kristallnacht

The night of November 9-10, 1938, when Jewish communities in Germany were attacked, resulting in widespread violence and destruction.

Gestapo

The secret police of Nazi Germany, created to ensure control and eliminate opposition.

Appeasement

A diplomatic policy aimed at avoiding conflict by making concessions to an aggressor.

Proletariat

Wage earners who make a living by selling their labor.

Hyperinflation

A period of extremely high inflation that drastically reduces the value of currency.

Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR)

A socialist state that was established in 1922, with a single-party government led by the Communist Party.

Mackenzie-Papineau Battalion

A battalion composed of Canadian volunteers who fought for the Republicans in the Spanish Civil War.

Appeasement

A policy to prevent conflict by giving in to someone's demands.