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A revolution in Russia resulted in the formation of the worlds first communist state. Nationalism and the desire for change led to uprisings around the world. The Great Depression caused worldwide hardship and helped lead to the growth of totalitarian governments.
Key Terms
Bolsheviksa radical Russian socialist group led by Vladimir Lenin
mandatea territory administered by an Allied power after World War I Great Depressiona deep, worldwide economic slump that lasted through the 1930s New Dealmassive collection of economic and social government programs in the United States during the Great Depression totalitarianismidea that a government should have total control over the lives of its people fascisma political system that stresses national strength, military might, and the belief that the state is more important than the individual
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Postwar Mandates
How were postwar mandates divided among the Allied powers? Why did Arabs protest against Western imperialism?
Militarism in Japan
Japans leaders believed their nation needed to expand.
Aggressive military leaders took increasing control of Japans government by the end of the 1920s. At the end of World War I, Japan had become one of the worlds strongest powers.
How did conflict and change affect people around the world between 1910 and 1940?
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