The Great Depression

What was the Great Depression?

The Great Depression was a period of history whereby there was a severe worldwide economic recession.

When was the Great Depression?

The Great Depression lasted throughout most of the 1930s.

Who was affected by the Great Depression?

Many countries around the world were affected by the Great Depression including, America, Britain, France, Italy, Germany and Japan.

What was the cause of the Great Depression?

The Great Depression was caused by the impact of the Wall Street Crash in 1929.

What was the impact of the Great Depression?

The Great Depression resulted in widespread poverty across the world with many millions unemployed by 1932. The Great Depression had a grave economic impact for many years.

What was the significance of the Great Depression?

The Great Depression was significant for a number of reasons including:

• ❖ It led to the rise of world leaders that wanted to expand their borders to combat the effects of the depression.
• ❖ It also led to a decline in international cooperation between countries because nations had to focus on their domestic problems.
• ❖ Both these consequences led to significant problems for the League of Nations and ultimately led to the Second World War.