How the Great Depression Triggered Global Economic and Political Upheaval

The October 1929 stock market crash in the United States ignited a devastating global economic crisis characterized by widespread unemployment and business closures. In Germany and India, this financial turmoil fueled intense political unrest and accelerated independence movements. Falling agricultural prices severely impacted Indian farmers, driving them toward rebellion against British oppression. Meanwhile, Britain suffered severe industrial downturns, exposing the urgent need for international economic cooperation during the crisis.