Great Depression Causes and Effects
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What was the primary cause of the economic crisis that led to the Great Depression in Germany?

  • Collapse of the German banking system
  • Overproduction and oversaturation of the market
  • Excessive government spending and budget deficits
  • Dependence on short-term loans from the USA (correct)

What was the immediate impact of the Wall Street Crash of 1929 on the global economy?

  • It caused a significant rise in unemployment and factory shutdowns worldwide
  • It triggered a massive sell-off of shares and a plunge in stock prices globally (correct)
  • It led to a sharp decline in international trade and exports
  • It resulted in a collapse of the German banking system and currency

How did the Great Depression impact the social fabric of Germany?

  • It led to a rise in criminal activities and despair among the unemployed youth
  • It caused a significant decline in the middle class and increased income inequality
  • It resulted in widespread homelessness and the formation of large queues for shelter
  • All of the above (correct)

What was the impact of the Great Depression on the US economy?

<p>The national income of the USA fell by half between 1929 and 1932 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the economic crisis of the Great Depression affect the German economy?

<p>Industrial production in Germany was reduced to 40 percent of the 1929 level by 1932, and unemployment reached 6 million (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event in September 1940 strengthened Hitler's claim to international power?

<p>Signing of the Tripartite Pact between Germany, Italy, and Japan (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Hitler's attack on the Soviet Union impact the German western front?

<p>Exposed it to British aerial bombing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country inflicted a crushing defeat on Germany at Stalingrad?

<p>Soviet Union (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did the USA initially resist involvement in World War II?

<p>Economic problems from the First World War (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What led the USA to enter the Second World War?

<p>The bombing of the US base at Pearl Harbor by Japan (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which event heightened political radicalization in Germany in 1923?

<p>The refusal to pay war reparations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the occupation of Ruhr by France impact Germany's economy in 1923?

<p>It triggered passive resistance and hyperinflation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of the hyperinflation in Germany in 1923?

<p>Rise in unemployment rates (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the economic crisis of 1923 impact the social fabric of Germany?

<p>Resulted in widespread poverty and social unrest (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country experienced significant currency devaluation as a result of the economic crisis in Europe in 1923?

<p>United States (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the resentment towards the Weimar Republic in Germany after World War I?

<p>The Republic's responsibility for Germany's defeat and the harsh terms of the Versailles Treaty (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did World War I impact Europe's financial status?

<p>Europe transitioned from being a continent of creditors to debtors (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which groups in Germany were targeted and referred to as 'November criminals' by conservative nationalist circles?

<p>Socialists, Catholics, and Democrats who supported the Weimar Republic (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, how did the First World War impact societal attitudes towards masculinity and aggression?

<p>Politicians and media glorified trench life and stressed the need for men to be aggressive and masculine (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information provided, what was the reality of life for soldiers in the trenches during World War I?

<p>Soldiers lived miserable lives, trapped with rats feeding on corpses, exposed to poisonous gas and enemy shelling (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary cause of the suffering experienced by small businessmen, self-employed, and retailers during the Great Depression?

<p>The collapse of the New York Stock Exchange (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the Great Depression on the large mass of peasantry?

<p>They were filled with a sense of deep despair due to the sharp fall in agricultural prices (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was a defect in the Weimar Constitution that contributed to its instability?

<p>The rule of coalitions, making it difficult to achieve a majority (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the Great Depression affect the bargaining power of organized workers?

<p>It weakened their bargaining power (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the Great Depression on the USA's economy?

<p>It led to the collapse of the New York Stock Exchange (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary cause of hyperinflation in Germany in the early 1920s?

<p>The reparation payments imposed on Germany after World War I (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the Dawes Plan, and how did it impact Germany's economic situation?

<p>It was a plan introduced by the Americans to restructure Germany's reparation payments, providing financial relief and easing the burden. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the hyperinflation crisis in Germany impact the global economy and perception?

<p>It evoked worldwide sympathy as images of Germans carrying cartloads of currency to buy basic goods were widely publicized. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the political instability and economic crisis in Germany contribute to the rise of extremist ideologies?

<p>It created an environment where both revolutionary groups and militant nationalists gained support, as people sought radical solutions to the crisis. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the Great Depression on the United States, and how did it respond?

<p>The United States implemented the New Deal, a series of economic programs and reforms to address the economic crisis and provide relief. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was a major factor contributing to the Great Depression?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the Great Depression on the world economy?

<p>It caused a sharp decline in international trade (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the Great Depression affect social conditions in the United States?

<p>It led to an increase in poverty and unemployment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the effect of the Great Depression on Germany?

<p>It contributed to the rise of the Nazi party (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the United States respond to the Great Depression?

<p>It implemented a series of economic reforms known as the New Deal (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the Great Depression on international relations?

<p>It contributed to the rise of nationalism and protectionism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the Great Depression affect the global financial system?

<p>It caused the collapse of the gold standard (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the social impact of the Great Depression in Germany?

<p>It caused a decline in living standards and social unrest (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the Great Depression affect the global balance of power?

<p>It led to the rise of the United States as a global superpower (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the Great Depression on the United States' political landscape?

<p>It strengthened the two-party system (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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