a worldwide economic crisis.
The Great Depression of the 1930's ended when the U.S entered World War II. Entering war helps get out of an economic depression because it takes men out of the work force and puts them in the military, causing the rest of the U.S to enter the job market. Then they mass produce many products which causes the economy to boom.
August 1929 – March 1933
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The relative sizes of the areas affected by each level of unemployment. (APEX)