Many countries including England, Germany, as well as the United States, were greatly devastated by the harrowing effects of The Great Depression. Some of these devastating reprocussions of The Great Depression included jobs being lost, stocks becoming virtually worthless, and The Great Depression even had a part to play in the rise of Adolf Hilter. The tragic happenings following The Great Depression continued on up until the pivotal moment in which various countries began to produce war materials in prepartion for World War II.
It's important to try to empathize with others because by being able to understand their thoughts and feelings from a personal experience allows better communication and a better relationship with them.