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11: The Great Depression Pt. 1 - The Crash

History of the Second World War

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The Gold Standard and the Great Depression

The stock market crash in 1929 is probably the most well-known event that preceded the Great Depression. It shook the confidence of economic leaders in one of the world's largest economies. Many economists pushed for a return to the gold standard, which many felt was the only way to guarantee international stability. The next three episodes will focus on the aftermath of those drops and then the Great Depression itself.

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