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The coming of the Depression - WJECRevision suggestions/answer preparation

The Wall Street Crash in 1929 plunged the USA into economic depression and led to the Great Depression of the 1930s. What were the main causes of the Depression?

Part of HistoryDepression, war and recovery, 1930-1951

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As part of your revision, think about the arguments and facts you would use to explain:

  • What were the main causes of the Depression?
  • Was the Depression due to short-term or medium-term term causes?
  • In what ways did the Wall Street Crash lead to the Depression?
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