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The evolution of democracy - Coggle Diagram
The evolution of democracy
European Democracies
France
Post-war economic problems provoked
Protests
Tension between left-wing parties and conservative parties
Many strikes
Germany
Weimar Republic
The rise of extremist and nationalist parties thanks to
The economic crisis of 1929
The post-war economic problems they faced
Great Britain
Liberal Party
Reduce the high rate of unemployment
Introduced improved medical services and subsidised housing
Working class (Labour Party)
Gained popularity
Displaced the Liberal Party
Democracy in the United States
Bipartisanship
The Democratic Party (left-wing party)
Supported
Existence of trade unions
Government intervention in the economy
Represented the interests of the middle and working classes
Defended capitalism
The Republican Party (right-wing)
Opposed
Trade unions
Government intervention in the economy
Represented the interests of wealthy business owners
Defended capitalism and a free market economy
After First World War
Republicans, in power, established
Isolationist foreign policy
Encouraged patriotism
Conservative policy limiting trade unions power
