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“The perpetuation of the economic malaise was the main cause of the political instability of Europe during the next two decades (1919-39).” Explain.

  • UPSC 1994
  • World Wars

Across 1919-39, Europe's political order was repeatedly destabilized, and a recurring economic malaise runs through nearly every crisis of the period.

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  • The First Wave: Reparations, War Debts, and Currency Collapse (1919-23)
  • A Fragile Interlude (1924-29)
  • The Second, Decisive Wave: The Great Depression (1929-39)
  • Testing the "Main Cause" Claim Against Rivals
  • Conclusion

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