g. Madagascar. 2001. The Encyclopedia of World History

The Encyclopedia of World History. 2001.

(See 1905)


g. Madagascar


1914–18

Forty-one thousand Malagasy served in European war; war stimulated the demand for labor and production of rice, other foods, and graphite.	1

1914–30

The economy depended largely on the export of rice, hides, and meat.	2

1929–35

The depression led to the collapse of commodity prices and forced government aid to settler agriculture. Weakened settler agriculture was an encouragement of Malagasy production.	3

1935–39

Successful commodity production in rural areas and organization of workers led to beginnings of modern nationalist movement. (See Madagascar)	4


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