The End of Optimism? The Great Depression in Europe

Historical Context: Student Lecture Outline

 

I. The Coming of the Depression

1.Disruption in world trade

 

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The depression was a _____________________________________________

 

2. Common patterns of economic crisis:

 

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II. Comparing Patterns and Policy Responses Across Europe

Country

Economic Patterns of the 1930s

Government Responses

Germany

 

 

 

Britain

 

 

 

France

 

 

 

III. Understanding Conditions, Actions, and Motivations

1. Economic Conditions:

 

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2. Motivations and Actions

 

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IV. Demonstrations, Strikes, and Protests Lead To Political Transformations

1. Economic conditions provoked collective action.

2. Collective action resulted in policy responses and political transformations.

 

Country

Demonstrations, Strikes, & Protests

Elections and Political Transformations

Britain

 

 

 

Germany

 

 

 

France