Economic and Political History

Capitalism is an economic system in which private individuals or businesses own and control property, make decisions regarding production and investment, and derive profits from their economic activities.

The New Deal was a series of programs and policies implemented by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in the United States between 1933 and 1939 in response to the Great Depression.

Liberalism is a political ideology that emphasizes the importance of individual liberty and limited government intervention in the economy.

Nationalism is a political ideology that emphasizes the importance of national identity and unity.

Totalitarianism is a political system in which a single party, a strong leader, and a centralized government exercise complete control over all aspects of society.

Reaganomics is the name given to the economic policies implemented by President Ronald Reagan in the 1980s.

Socialism is a political ideology that emphasizes the importance of social equality and collective ownership of property.

Bolshevism is the name given to the political movement that emerged in Russia in the early 20th century and led to the overthrow of the Tsarist regime.

A republic is a political system in which power is divided among different branches of government.

Monetarism is the name given to the economic policy implemented by President George H.W. Bush in the 1990s.

Conservatism is a political ideology that emphasizes the importance of national security and a strong military.

Fascism is the name given to the political movement that emerged in Italy in the early 20th century and led to the rise of Benito Mussolini.

A monarchy is a political system in which power is held by a hereditary head of state.

Supply-side economics is the name given to the economic policy implemented by President Bill Clinton in the 1990s.

Liberalism is a political ideology that emphasizes the importance of individual rights and freedoms.