Independent states unified under a weak central government would generally be part of a "confederate government," but of course the specific weakness of the central government can vary greatly.
The main reason for the rise of dictators in Europe and Asia during the 1930's was that "<span>D: Dicators promised economic recovery and other," since this was during the worldwide "Great Depression". </span>
<span>Westward expansion led to loss of life and territory for Native Americans and added to the growing conflict between "free" and "slave" states before the Civil War.</span>