USA HISTORY

THE GREAT DEPRESSION 1929 1940

THE GREAT DEPRESSION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
All of the following were causes of the Great Depression except-
A
Prohibition
B
Overspeculation on stocks
C
failing banks
D
high tariffs
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -What were the major causes of the Great Depression? Among the suggested causes of the Great Depression are: the stock market crash of 1929; the collapse of world trade due to the Smoot-Hawley Tariff; government policies; bank failures and panics; and the collapse of the money supply.

Detailed explanation-2: -The causes of the Great Depression included the stock market crash of 1929, bank failures, and a drought that lasted throughout the 1930s. During this time, the nation faced high unemployment, people lost their homes and possessions, and nearly half of American banks closed.

Detailed explanation-3: -Causes of Great Depression Tight monetary policies adopted by the Central Bank of America. Stock market crash of 1929. The failure of banks, which was the impact of the stock market crash as more people withdrew their savings from the banks leading to closure. Reduction in purchases due to diminished savings.

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