Interbellum: the period between the two world wars (i.e. between 1918 and 1939)
fascism: nationalist and authoritarian political ideology founded by Mussolini
Blackshirts: private militia of Mussolini
censorship: prohibition of any parts of books, films, news, etc. that are considered obscene, politically unacceptable, or a threat to security.
totalitarian state: a state with a centralized government that is dictatorial and controls every part of people's lives
Weimar Republic: name now used for Germany from 1919 to 1933
Universal suffrage: every citizen above the age of 18 is allowed to vote (algemeen kiesrecht)
Nazi Party: Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei, abbreviated NSDAP; German political party led by Hitler
National Socialism: political ideology of the Nazi Party
Brownshirts: private militia of Hitler, officially called the S.A. (Sturm Abteilung)
coup: overthrowing the government, seizing power by force (German: Putsch)
anti-semitism: hatred towards jews