The peace terms of World War I left many nations unstable. Their economies were not able to recover. Then, the Great Depression struck. Distrust in existing governments grew. Many citizens began to call for governments to play a stronger role and to fix their problems. Nations such as the United States and Great Britain provided social safety nets. In other nations, people supported the rise of authoritarian governments. In an authoritarian government, the state has total control over its citizens’ lives.
