Answer to Question #73941 in History for PatSwim

Question

What were the effects of the Great Depression?

Answer 1

The Great Depression brought about widespread unemployment as one in four people could not find work.
There was also severe hunger, especially for areas that were dependent on agriculture.
This period also marked the collapse of the gold standard as many countries lost faith it.
While the Great Depression had a positive effect on feminists, since there were more women in the workplace, there was an increased psychological strain on men, who were the traditional breadwinners in their families.