Question

Which lasting impact of world war i weakened the economy of europe leading to the great depression

Answer 1

European countries had to spend money supporting refugees fleeing the fighting. (APEX)

Answer 2

European countries were forced to spend on those people who were escaping the fighting and seeking refuge.

The Great Depression refers to a period between the years of 1929 to 1939 when North America and Europe suffered great economic problems. This is known to be the most lengthy and severest of the depression encountered by the Western World in terms of economics.