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13: The Great Depression Pt. 3 - London and Paris

History of the Second World War

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The History of the British Unemployed Workers Movement

During the mid-1930s, Britain began moving off the gold standard. The move would prove to be a correct one as other nations followed suit. During this time, there were some economic and social disruptions caused by the slump. However, the overall changes in the political landscape were quite undramatic. This was due to the fact that more radical political movements did not have a chance to greatly shift the British politics.

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