Reasons for widespread discontent around the world in the early 1900’s
Poverty
Desire for independence
Dissatisfaction with peace terms of WW||
Overproduction of consumer goods
Strong national governments
Inequality of wealth and power
Injustice and discrimination
Political corruption
Labor exploitation and poor working conditions
Colonialism and imperialism
Rapid industrialization and urbanization
Social unrest and strikes
Military aggression and expansion
Lack of democratic representation
Censorship and lack of freedom of speech
Rising nationalism and ethnic tensions
Economic instability and inflation.