Our word is Bolsheviks

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Definition of word- Revolutionary group in Russia that led the country’s communist revolution in 1917.

Definition in OUR words- A group of people in Russia who wanted a big change in government and helped start a revolution in 1917.

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After World War I, Russia went through a big change. In 1917, a group called the Bolsheviks, led by Vladimir Lenin, took control of the country. They didn’t like the old way of ruling and wanted to make Russia a communist country, where everyone would share things equally. This change, called the Russian Revolution, led to the creation of the Soviet Union, which was very different from the countries in Western Europe.

Our word is Vladimir Lenin

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Definition of word- The leader of the Bolsheviks who established a communist government in Russia.

Definition in OUR words- The leader of the Bolsheviks who helped change Russia’s government and made it a communist country.

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Vladimir Lenin was the leader of the Bolsheviks and played a major role in the Russian Revolution of 1917. He promised to help workers and farmers by ending the wars and giving them more power. After the Bolsheviks won, Lenin became the first leader of the Soviet Union. He made many changes to the government, including taking land from rich people and giving it to the poor. His ideas shaped the Soviet Union for many years, even after his death in 1924.

Our word is Great Depression

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Definition of word- A severe global economic crisis during the 1930s that caused widespread unemployment and poverty.

Definition in OUR words- A time in the 1930s when many people lost their jobs, businesses closed, and money was hard to get.

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In the 1920s, many countries were struggling to recover after World War I. In 1929, the Great Depression hit, which was a worldwide economic crisis. People lost their jobs, and many businesses went bankrupt. This made life very difficult, especially for workers and farmers. The Great Depression led to a lot of anger and frustration, and in some countries, it helped leaders who promised to fix the problems by taking control of the government.

Our word is Hyperinflation

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Definition of word- Extremely rapid and out-of-control price increases that make money lose its value.

Definition in OUR words- When prices go up very fast, and money becomes almost worthless.

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After World War I, many countries faced huge economic problems. One of these problems was hyperinflation, which is when money loses its value very quickly. For example, in Germany, the government printed too much money to pay for the costs of the war and to rebuild. As a result, prices for food and other goods skyrocketed, and people needed huge amounts of money just to buy everyday items like bread. This made life even harder for ordinary people and caused anger toward the government.

Our word is Dictatorship

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Definition of word- A form of government where one person has total control over a country, without limits or elections.

Definition in OUR words- A type of government where one person has all the power and makes all the decisions.

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During the time between World War I and World War II, some countries fell under dictatorships. A dictatorship is a government where one person has total control over everything, without any elections or freedoms. In Italy, Benito Mussolini became a dictator and promised to make the country stronger. In Germany, Adolf Hitler became a dictator after the chaos of the Great Depression. These dictators promised to fix problems but used fear and violence to keep power, which made life difficult for many people.

Our word is Totalitarianism

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Definition of word- A system where the government controls all aspects of life and does not allow any opposition.

Definition in OUR words- A government where leaders control almost everything in people’s lives, like what they can say or do.

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Totalitarianism is a form of government where leaders have total control over every part of people’s lives. After the Great Depression, leaders like Adolf Hitler in Germany and Joseph Stalin in the Soviet Union created totalitarian regimes. They controlled what people could say, read, or believe. They also used secret police to punish anyone who disagreed with them. Under totalitarianism, the government was all-powerful, and individual freedoms were taken away.