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Adolf Hitler becomes leader of National Socialist (Nazi) Party.
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Outside of the US
The conservative Supreme Court strikes down federal child labor legislation. -
The stock market begins a spectacular rise, however, bears little resemblance to the rest of the economy, meanwhile, americas middle class shrinks as the lower class grows.
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Germany admitted to League of Nations.
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In The US
The stock market crashes marking the end of 6 years of unparalleled prosperity. -
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A severe drought started in the Great Plains area ruining millions of farmers. The condition lasted until 1935. -
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The first bank attack causing bankruptcy. -
Germans elect Nazis making them the 2nd largest political party in Germany.
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In The US
The street corners of New York City are crowded with apple-sellers. Over 6,000 Americans are unemployed and are selling apples for 5 cents a piece. -
Franklin Roosevelt elected President of the United States.
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In the US
Stock prices reached their lowest point of the depression. -
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More than 11,000 of the nation’s 25,000 banks had closed. -
Thanks to Germany's economic desperation, Hitler was able to push his way to the top, and gain the people's love by turning the economy around.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt is reelected for another term.
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Britain and Poland sign a Mutual Assistance Treaty.
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Outside of the US
Germany invades Poland, initiating World War II in Europe. -
When World War II hit, it pulled the vast majority of the world out of the Great Depression through all of the government spending on the war.
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United States government declares its neutrality in the European conflict.
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Nazis and Soviets divide up Poland.
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Soviet Union expelled from the League of Nations.
