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An image of the "great depression" in the US. | |
A military build up in Europe culminated in World War II. |
The 1930s was a time of increasing concern about fascism in Europe.
Great depression
In the US particularly, widespread poverty was labelled the "great depression".
Military build up in Europe
The 1930s saw a rise in fascism in Europe, and a large military build up. Some Wall St investors, such as Prescott Bush[citation needed] and Brown Brothers Harriman helped Fritz Thyssen finance Adolf Hitler.[1]
World War II
- Full article: World War II
- Full article: World War II
In 1939, Adolf Hitler's Germany staged a false flag incident, the Gleiwitz Incident, and then invaded Poland. UK and France declared war as a response.
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