The Popular Front was a coalition of left-wing political parties in France, including the French Communist Party, during the 1930s. Its policies were aimed at implementing social reforms and resisting the rise of fascist powers.
Coalition Government: A form of government where multiple political parties cooperate, reducing dominance by any one party within that coalition.
Social Reform: An organized attempt to improve what is unjust or imperfect in society. This could include efforts to change social institutions, behaviors, or relations.
Fascism: A political ideology that emerged in early 20th-century Europe which seeks to create a centralized autocratic government led by a dictatorial leader and emphasizes aggressive nationalism and often racism.
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