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Understanding the Global Impact of the Great Depression

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores key vocabulary and concepts related to the global impact of the Great Depression, encouraging students to explain, compare, analyze, and outline important ideas.

Topics covered:

#Outline the long-term consequences of the Great Depression
#History
#Global Impact
#Great Depression
#Standard
#Define and explain key terms related to the Great Depression
#Compare the effects of the depression across different countries
#Analyze the social and economic impacts of the depression globally
#Vocabulary & Concepts

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Understanding the Global Impact of the Great Depression

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Vocabulary and Key Concepts

Source A: Excerpt from a historian's overview

'The Great Depression was a severe worldwide economic downturn that began in 1929 and lasted for about a decade. It caused widespread unemployment, poverty, and social upheaval across many nations. Key terms include 'stock market crash,' 'unemployment,' 'economic downturn,' 'protectionism,' and 'beggar-thy-neighbor policies.' These concepts describe the causes and effects of the depression and help us understand its global impact.'

Provenance: Summary written by a modern economic historian.

1.
Define the term 'stock market crash' and explain how it contributed to the Great Depression. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the economic effects of the Great Depression on the United States and Germany. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Analyze how protectionist policies affected international trade during the Great Depression. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Outline the social impacts of the Great Depression across different countries. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
5.
Explain the long-term consequences of the Great Depression on global economic policies. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
6.
Compare the responses of the United States and the United Kingdom to the economic crisis caused by the Great Depression. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
7.
Analyse the role of international organizations in addressing the economic impacts of the Great Depression. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
8.
Write an outline of how the Great Depression influenced political changes in different countries. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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