Cause: Massive war expenses. Effect: Hyperinflation in Germany, economic instability.

Cause: Attempt to stabilize German economy. Effect: Temporary stabilization, dependence on US loans, collapse after the 1929 crash.

Cause: Over-speculation, buying on margin. Effect: Triggered the Great Depression, collapse of Dawes Plan.

Cause: Stock market crash, banking failures. Effect: Widespread unemployment, poverty, rise of extremism.

Cause: Economic instability, unemployment. Effect: Fertile ground for extremist ideologies.

Cause: Allied powers seeking retribution. Effect: Massive reparations for Germany, economic instability.

Cause: Supporting European allies during WWI. Effect: European dependence on US economy, Dawes Plan.

Cause: Desire for quick profit. Effect: Increased stock market speculation, amplified crash impact.

Cause: Increased industrial production. Effect: Consumer-driven economy, stock market investments.

Cause: Peaked stock prices. Effect: Rapid market drop, margin call crisis.

A treaty that imposed heavy reparations on Germany after WWI, contributing to economic instability.

A US-engineered plan to stabilize the German economy by providing loans and restructuring reparations payments.

A sudden and devastating collapse of stock prices on Wall Street, triggering the Great Depression.

A severe worldwide economic downturn in the 1930s, marked by widespread unemployment and poverty.

A coalition of left-wing parties in France aimed to reduce poverty and promote equality through nationalization and social welfare programs.

Great Britain, France, Russia, Belgium, and Germany suffered the most significant economic damage.

The United States provided loans to European allies during the war, expecting repayment afterward.

Germany's attempt to print money to cover debts led to hyperinflation, severely destabilizing their economy.

The US experienced an economic boom after WWI, with increased industrial production and a growing workforce.

When stock prices peaked, many began selling, causing a rapid drop in the market.

A prolonged conflict where each side seeks to gradually wear down the other by a series of small-scale actions.

Payments made by a defeated nation to compensate for war damages.

Extremely rapid or out-of-control inflation.

Purchasing stocks with a small down payment and borrowing the rest.

A demand by a broker that an investor deposit further cash or securities to cover possible losses.

Government actions to influence the economy through taxation and spending.

Transferring ownership of a major industry or asset from private to state ownership.

A political system that concentrates power in a leader or a small elite that is not constitutionally responsible to the people.

An economic theory advocating for government intervention to stabilize the economy.

Economic schools of thought that are outside mainstream economics.