The Great Depression in France and its Effects (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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How many cars did France produce in 1920?
How many cars did France produce in 1920?
135,000 units
When did the Wall Street Crash occur?
When did the Wall Street Crash occur?
1929
In which year did the Great Depression's effects hit France?
In which year did the Great Depression's effects hit France?
1931
Why did France experience a delayed impact from the 1929 crash?
Why did France experience a delayed impact from the 1929 crash?
Protective tariffs & limited US loans
Which companies did the government take over or gain partial ownership of?
Which companies did the government take over or gain partial ownership of?
Air France & railways
What spending cuts did the Third Republic implement?
What spending cuts did the Third Republic implement?
Civil servant salaries & veteran pensions
How many seats did Cartel des Gauches win in 1932?
How many seats did Cartel des Gauches win in 1932?
344 seats
Which party led the Cartel des Gauches coalition?
Which party led the Cartel des Gauches coalition?
The Radicals
Which were notable right-wing leagues in France?
Which were notable right-wing leagues in France?
Action Française & Croix de Feu
What ideologies characterised the right-wing leagues?
What ideologies characterised the right-wing leagues?
Anti-parliament, anti-communist, nationalist
Who was Serge Stavisky?
Who was Serge Stavisky?
A financier with high-level connections
When did nightly riots occur in Paris related to the Stavisky Affair?
When did nightly riots occur in Paris related to the Stavisky Affair?
January 1934
Which PM resigned after the riots on 6 February 1934?
Which PM resigned after the riots on 6 February 1934?
Edouard Daladier
What did the committee conclude about the 6 Feb 1934 riots?
What did the committee conclude about the 6 Feb 1934 riots?
A revolt against parliamentary authority