What major global event challenged Lyons' time as PM?
Great Depression
World War II
Spanish Flu
Korean War
Answer
The Great Depression, a devastating global economic crisis, posed a formidable challenge during Lyons' tenure as Prime Minister. Originating in the United States in 1929, the Depression's impact reverberated worldwide, leading to widespread unemployment, financial instability, and social hardships. Lyons' leadership was tested as he grappled with the multifaceted consequences of this unprecedented economic turmoil.
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