1930s

The decade from January 1, 1930, through December 31, 1939, marked by the Great Depression, political upheaval, and the approach of World War II.

Great Depression: A worldwide economic crisis that began after the 1929 financial crash and brought prolonged unemployment and hardship. It dominated economic life across much of the decade.
World War II: A global conflict fought from 1939 to 1945 between the Allies and the Axis powers. The decade ended as the European war began in 1939.
Art Deco: An international design style characterized by geometric forms, streamlined shapes, and luxurious materials. Its sleek forms became prominent in architecture and design during the decade.
Wall Street Crash of 1929: A collapse in United States stock prices in October 1929 that helped trigger a worldwide economic crisis. The crash preceded and helped precipitate the Great Depression.
Roaring Twenties: The decade of the 1920s, associated in the United States and parts of Europe with economic growth and cultural change. Its apparent prosperity contrasts with the depression and austerity that followed.
Dust Bowl: A period of severe dust storms and agricultural collapse on the Great Plains during the 1930s. Drought and erosion intensified rural hardship in the United States.
Keynesian economics: An economic theory emphasizing aggregate demand and the role of government spending in stabilizing economies. Depression-era debates helped establish its influence on economic policy.
Swing music: A jazz style built around a strong rhythmic groove, large ensembles, and improvisation. Big bands made swing a defining popular sound of the 1930s.
Treaty of Versailles: The 1919 peace treaty that formally ended the state of war between Germany and the Allied powers after World War I. Its settlement shaped German grievances and the interwar political order.
1940s: The decade from January 1, 1940, through December 31, 1949. The 1940s carried the war that began at the decade’s close into a global conflict.

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