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The Great Depression: Significance & Factors

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
7 questions
~14 mins
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A worksheet exploring the significance and factors contributing to the Great Depression's global impact, encouraging students to categorize, rank, and justify their ideas.

Topics covered:

#Significance & Factors
#History
#Global Impact
#Great Depression
#Standard
#Compare the relative importance of different factors
#Identify and categorize the key factors that contributed to the Great Depression
#Explain the global impact of the Great Depression

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The Great Depression: Significance & Factors

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Introduction to the Great Depression

Source A: Overview of the Great Depression

'The Great Depression was a severe worldwide economic downturn that began in 1929 and lasted for about a decade. Its effects were felt across many countries, leading to mass unemployment, poverty, and political instability.' Provenance: Summary from a modern history textbook, 2020.

1.
Explain why the Great Depression had a significant impact on countries around the world. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the economic effects of the Great Depression in two different countries. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
B

Factors Contributing to the Great Depression

Source B: Key Factors

'Several factors contributed to the onset of the Great Depression, including economic weaknesses, political instability, social changes, and religious influences.' Provenance: Expert analysis from a history journal, 2019.

1.
Categorize the following factors as Political, Social, Economic, or Religious: - Stock Market Crash - Rising unemployment - Weak banking system - Rise of extremist political parties - Decline in religious faith - Social unrest and protests *Provide a brief explanation for each category.*
[8 marks]
2.
Outline which factor you believe was the most significant in causing the Great Depression and justify your choice with evidence. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
3.
Explain how political factors influenced the spread of the Great Depression across different countries. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
C

Global Impact & Legacy

Source C: Impact of the Great Depression

'The Great Depression led to changes in government policies, economic theories, and social attitudes worldwide. It also contributed to the outbreak of World War II.' Provenance: Summary from a history textbook, 2021.

1.
Describe the long-term social and political impacts of the Great Depression. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare how the economic recovery differed between the USA and European countries after the Great Depression. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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1/1/2026
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