The Great Depression's impacts (1929) Flashcards
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How did the Great Depression affect world trade?
It caused trade to collapse as countries raised tariffs and cut imports.
Why did the Great Depression make the League of Nations weaker?
Countries focused on their own economic problems and were less willing to cooperate or use sanctions.
How did the Depression impact the USA’s involvement in the League?
The USA stayed out of international issues to deal with its own economic crisis.
What was Britain’s priority during the Depression?
Protecting its economy and empire, rather than enforcing League decisions.
How did the Depression help Hitler rise to power in Germany?
Economic hardship and unemployment led to political instability, which Hitler exploited.
What effect did the Depression have on Japan’s actions in the 1930s?
Japan invaded Manchuria in 1931 to gain resources and land after its economy suffered.
How did Italy respond to the Depression?
Mussolini invaded Abyssinia in 1935 to distract from domestic economic problems.
What was a common result of the Depression in many countries?
High unemployment, economic decline, and a turn to aggressive nationalism or dictatorship.
Why did countries stop supporting the League during the Depression?
They needed to focus on their own recovery and did not want to risk war or economic damage by enforcing League actions.
