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The standard history teacher answer -- which you're no doubt looking for -- is World War 2. Many economists these days agree that World War 2 did not help end the Depression. However, you could say that the end of World War 2 helped end the Depression. Wars do not grow healthy economies. Wars destroy. People do not become wealthier through destruction. The reason for the confusion is that the Keynesian economics popular in the mid-20th Century taught that governments could "prime the pump" of an economy through government spending. By running deficits, growing public debt, and/or inflating their currency, a government can spend money and spur economic activity. This does create the appearance of a healthier economy, but it does not last. Real economic growth comes from capital development. Wars destroy capital (and priceless human capital). For example, if you burn your house down that creates work for carpenters who need to build you a new home. It helps the carpenters. But, on balance, has wealth been created? No. Wealth has been wasted.
FDR's New Deal helped us recover from the Great Depression. The New Deal had three main goals, which was to recover, reform and relief.
The major world-event that brought an end to the Great Depression was World War II. Creating a great demand for arms, vehicles, and supplies of all kinds, the war infused economies around the world with renewed activity and even profit, thereby giving life to what had been a general stagnation in many of the world's modern nations.
The advent of World War II ended the Great Depression. Factories went to work manuacturing munitions and other necessary weapons, women joined the work force for the first time, and the United States began making money again.
World War II, Ironically, helped to end the depression. It demanded the production of many weapons and transportation systems, which created jobs and stimulated the economy.
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What came first Great Depression or world war you?
WWI was a major cause of the Great Depression.
What was the major battle or Event in the world war 2?
guns
Which 1968 event had a major impact on the course of the Vietnam War?
The Tet Offensive .
How was V-E day an important event in World War 2?
There were two major theaters in the Second Great War: the European theater, and the Pacific Theater. V-E Day was the day that the Germans surrendered to the Allied Forces and major action in the European theater ceased. The Nazis were defeated.
Why was D-Day an important military event?
It was a major amphibious assault on the European mainland.
What major social event emerged partly because of their efforts in World War 1?
They Used So Much Money That It Brought Out The GREAT DEPRESSION.
What major event was taking place at the same time as the great migration?
the great depression
What world event brought an end to the great depression?
The major world-event that brought an end to the Great Depression was World War II. Creating a great demand for arms, vehicles, and supplies of all kinds, the war infused economies around the world with renewed activity and even profit, thereby giving life to what had been a general stagnation in many of the world's modern nations.
What major economic event happened in the US during the 1930s?
The great depression.
What major world event os credited with the ending of the great depression?
The war
Which major event ended Republican dominance in American politics?
Great Depression
Major event ended Republican dominance in American politics?
Great Depression
What major world event was taking place at the same time as the great migration north?
The Great Depression (:
What major American event that is going on during the story of mice and men?
the great depression
What major event led to the end of nearly all protective tariffs in the US?
the great depression
What major world event ended the great depression?
It was already beginning to lift before this, but WW2 completely ended it.
What major event in U.S. history influenced many of Steinbeck's works?
The Great Depression - Dust Bowl - migrant workers
