The great depression

Question 1

What was life like in Australia during the great depression

Answer 1

. Economic prosperity
. Lots of Jobs
. massive modernisation
. Cultural shifts
. Lots of sports and recreation

Question 2

What were some of the economic and agricultural changes in the 20’s

Answer 2

. Post war boom in jobs and modernisation
. Agriculture expantion
. Significant improvements in rural infrastructure
. Mechanisation and technology

Question 3

How did the Great Depression effect Australia

Answer 3

. economic collapse
. Finantial crisis
. High unemployment and poverty
. Political instability
. Shifts in economic policy

Question 4

How did the “roaring twenties”impact life in America

Answer 4

Lot’s of jobs, new technologies and shifting cultures had a massive positive impact. The economic boom and modernisation made day to day life more enjoyable and interesting

Question 5

What were some of the social impacts of the war in Germany between 1920 & 1923.

Answer 5

Economic hardships and social polarisation

Question 6

What were some of the economic impacts of the war in Germany between 1920 & 1923.

Answer 6

. Reparations caused difficulty for Germany’s already struggling economy.
. Economic instability and hyperinflation
. Occupation of the Ruhr

Question 7

what was the approach taken by the German government between 1923 & 1929 to “fix” the economy

Answer 7

. Currency reform
. Economic restructuring and investment
. Infrastructure reforms

Question 8

What was the “golden era” of weimar germany?

Answer 8

The “golden era” was a time of economic recovery and stability after the first world war. During this time, production resumed and increased. Along with this there were many economic and cultural advancements.

Question 9

What were some of the impacts of the great depression on German politics?

Answer 9

. Destabilisation of the Weimar republic
. Political fragmentation and struggles to address the problem correctly
. Rise of the Nazi party
. Weakening of democratic institutions

Question 10

What were some of the social impacts of the great depression in Germany?

Answer 10

. Unemployment and poverty ( about 30% of the workers became unemployed)
. Social unrest and protests
. Migration and displacement
. Decline in public health
. Radicalisation and rise in anti- semitism

Question 11

What were some of the economic impacts of the great depression in Germany?