The Great Depression was a severe global economic downturn that began in 1929 and lasted through much of the 1930s. Triggered by the stock market crash of October 1929, it led to widespread financial panic, bank failures, massive unemployment, and significant declines in industrial output and consumer spending. The crisis had profound social and economic … Read more
The Cold War was a geopolitical and ideological struggle between the United States and the Soviet Union that dominated global affairs from the end of World War II in 1945 until the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991. This era was marked by intense rivalry and competition between the two superpowers, manifesting in various … Read more
World War II, spanning from 1939 to 1945, was a global conflict that reshaped the modern world. The war’s causes included the Treaty of Versailles’ harsh terms on Germany, aggressive expansion by Axis powers, and the failure of appeasement. Key battles like Stalingrad, Midway, and Normandy (D-Day) were pivotal in turning the tide against the … Read more