The Great Depression was one of the most widespread economic disasters that the world has ever seen. In its wake, it left businesses in ruin, families destroyed, and entire economies in tatters. In this episode of Perspectives, five historians discuss the impact of the great depression—both in the states, and abroad. ------------------------------------------- Clips in this video are from the following series on Wondrium: International Economic Institutions: Globalism vs. Nationalism, presented by Ramon P. DeGennaro www.wondrium.com/international-economic-institutions-globalism-vs-nationalism An Economic History of the World since 1400, presented by Donald J. Harreld www.wondrium.com/an-economic-history-of-the-world-since-1400 World War II: Battlefield Europe, presented by David Stone www.wondrium.com/world-war-ii-battlefield-europe Books That Matter: The Federalist Papers, presented by Joseph L. Hoffmann www.wondrium.com/books-that-matter-the-federalist-papers Understanding the US Government, presented by Jennifer Nicoll Victor www.wondrium.com/understanding-the-us-government ------------------------------------------- Table of Contents: 00:00 Intro 00:49 How Bad was the Great Depression? 03:30 The Impact of the Great Depression on Global Currency 04:53 America’s Reaction after WW1 07:22 The New Deal and the Promise of Economic Revival 10:00 The Evolution of American Federalism ------------------------------------------- Welcome to Wondrium on YouTube. Here, you can enjoy a carefully curated selection of the history, science, and math videos you’ve come to know and love from brands like The Great Courses, and more. If you’ve ever wanted to travel back in time, wondered about the science of life, wished for a better understanding of math, or dreamt of exploring the stars … then Wondrium will be your new favorite channel on YouTube! If you decide you’d like to learn more about what you love, check out the full experience at wondrium.com/YouTube There, you’ll find in-depth answers to everything you’ve ever wondered, with mind-blowing surprises along the way. Your brain is going to love this place! ------------------------------------------- You can also read thousands of articles from the smartest experts in their fields at The Great Courses Daily: www.thegreatcoursesdaily.com And, of course, check us out on all of our social channels: -Facebook: www.facebook.com/wondrium -Twitter: twitter.com/wondrium -Instagram: www.instagram.com/wondrium ------------------------------------------- #TheGreatDepresion #WorldHistory #economy

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