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Between the wars: the Great Depression
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The years between the two world wars saw economic hardship. The Great Depression that began in 1929 caused mass unemployment, especially in industries such as shipbuilding. At the same time, new industries such as cars and aviation began to grow.
Memory tip: 1929 Great Depression, mass unemployment, but new car and aviation industries grew.
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What began in 1929 and caused mass unemployment in Britain?
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