In October 1929, a stock market crash in the U.S. set in motion a chain of events that would consume the entire world in a global economic depression. Each of those events led to the Great Depression during the 1930s. In 1-2 sentences, assess the major consequences of the Great Depression and their impact on regional conflict during the 1930s. (2 points)
The major consequences of the Great Depression included widespread unemployment, economic hardships, and social unrest. These conditions created fertile ground for the rise of authoritarian regimes in countries like Germany, Italy, and Japan, which ultimately led to increased regional conflict as these powers sought to expand their territories and influence.
