As the Great Depression took hold, and unemployment and economic insecurity grew, European governments struggled to respond to the crisis. Although the impact of the depression was uneven, with some countries experiencing a longer and deeper downturn than others, all European governments found their legitimacy challenged by their inability, or unwillingness, to ameliorate the suffering of millions of their citizens. The sources included below explore the economic and political impact of the depression in Great Britain and Germany. As you examine them, think about what they tell you about the differences in the conditions in each country. What common problems did the two countries face? Why were the political and economic consequences of the depression so much greater in Germany than in Great Britain?