How did the Crash lead to a Depression? What were the political consequences?

How did the Crash lead to a Depression? What were the political consequences?
Students sometimes find it difficult to understand how a stock market ‘crash’ in one country can lead to a widespread ‘Depression’ affecting the entire economies of many countries. This worksheet helps them bridge the gap.

Updated to include a task providing questions on a video documentary analysing the impact of the Depression on four democracies.

Part of the Great Depression unit at ActiveHistory.