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The evolution of democracy
At the end of the First World War, democracy continued to be the most common form of government
EUROPEAN DEMOCRACIES
The democratic systems in France and Great Britain during the inter-war period went through a certain amount of instability
In France
Post-war economic problems, such as high prices and tax increases, provoked many strikes, protests and tension between left-wing parties and conservative parties
In Germany
After the fall of the Second Reich, a constitutional democracy was established, called the Weimar Republic
The post-war economic problems they faced and the economic crisis of 1929 favoured the rise of extremist and nationalist parties who opposed democracy
In Great Britain
The Liberal Party adopted measures to reduce the high rate of unemployment, and introduced improved medical services and subsidised housing
Working class political parties, such as the Labour Party, gained popularity in this period
DEMOCRACY IN THE UNITED STATES
During the 1920s and 1930s, democracy in the United States differed from the European systems in various ways
The Republican Party
Was a right-wing, conservative party that defended capitalism and a free market economy
They opposed government intervention in the economy, because they believed it restricted companies' freedom
The Democratic Party
Was a left-wing party that also defended capitalism
They supported government intervention in the economy and the existence of trade unions
