Great Depression Flashcards

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What is it

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severe global economic turndown that effects many countries

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When

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1929-1939

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Causes

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stock market, bank failures, overproduction, global imbalances

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Consequences

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widespread unemployment, poverty, and economic instability across the globe

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How did the situation imrpove

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Governments around the world tok various measures to combat the effects of the Great Depression.
COmbination of technological innovations, recovery in international trade, military mobilisation, increased confidence.

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