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Prosperity After WW1
The country that emerged from World War 1 as the world's leading economic power was the United States. -
Maginot Line
France built the Maginot LIne(long line of fortifications along the (French-German border)to prevent a third invasion from Germany. -
The League of Nations
The League of Nations was weak because they had very little power and they did very little action to stop the aggression happening in Europe. -
Kellogg- Briand Pact
In 1929 almost every independent nation signed the Kellogg-Briand Pact, a pact that had outlawed war. -
Stock Market Crash
Stock Market.After the stock market crash of 1929, the desperate government tried to increase the intrest rate.
Above is a link to a video on how the stock market crashed and what people did to try to remedy it. -
The Great Depression Spreads
The Eurpoean countries that the Great Depression spread to was Britian, France, and Germany. -
Peoples feelings
As the depression wore on many people lost faith in the ability of democratic governments to solve the problems of the modern world. -
The Great Depression Occurs
Great Depression.The Great Depression first occured in the United States after the stock market crash of 1929.
Above is a link to a special website that describes the Great Depression and the affected areas. -
Unemployment Rate
The unemployment rate by 1932 for the U.S. was 24%, Britian 23%, and Germany 31%. -
U.S. Government
New Deal Audio.
Under President Roosevelt's new deal, the federal government became more direclty in people's lives, new laws regulated the stock market,and they also protected bank deposits. Government programs also gave aid to farmers and a new social security system.
Above is a link for The Washington Post that has published a radio broadcast made by FDR called the "New Deal".
