A significant world event that occurred as a result of the Great Depression was the rise of totalitarian regimes in Europe and Asia. The economic turmoil of the 1930s led to widespread unemployment, poverty, and social unrest, which created fertile ground for extremist ideologies. In Germany, Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party capitalized on national discontent, promoting their agenda of nationalism and militarism. Similarly, in Italy, Benito Mussolini's Fascist regime gained support by promising stability and economic recovery. These developments contributed to the deterioration of international relations and ultimately set the stage for World War II, as aggressive expansionism emerged as nations sought to rectify economic woes.