History A-Level
Economic depression
What Economic depression means in History A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Economic depression
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The Great Depression triggered a severe financial crisis in Britain, characterised by collapsing exports and soaring unemployment.
Topics that use Economic depression
- 2M Wars and Welfare: Britain in Transition, 1906–1957 – only) The 'Hungry Thirties', 1929–1939 (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
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