The disastrous effects of world war i and the great depression led to

The best answer is, to the rise of totalitarian regimes in some countries. 

A surge of totalitarianism could be expected in some European states following the political, social, and economic chaos of World War I and the Great Depression. Totalitarian regimes flourished in countries where fascism and communism were popular, including Germany, Italy, and the Russian Empire. Many leaders used the state's total control of economy and society associated with totalitarianism to address issues of their time which included job shortages, insufficient industry, or even foodstuffs depending on the region.