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📝 What caused the Great Depression in USA?

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🔄 Last updated: 2026-07-24

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Q1. On which date did the Wall Street Crash known as Black Tuesday occur?

🔹 A. 24-Oct-29

🔹 B. 29-Oct-29

🔹 C. 31-Oct-29

🔹 D. 01-Nov-29

💡 Difficulty: easy | ✅ Correct: B

Q2. Which of the following best explains why the Wall Street Crash was a symptom rather than the cause of the Depression?

🔹 A. It caused all bank failures

🔹 B. It reflected deeper structural problems

🔹 C. It was the sole factor in unemployment

🔹 D. It was unrelated to the economy

💡 Difficulty: medium | ✅ Correct: B

Q3. Which of the following mechanisms explains how bank closures amplified the depression?

🔹 A. Reduced money supply

🔹 B. Increased foreign investment

🔹 C. Higher tax revenues

🔹 D. Expansion of credit

💡 Difficulty: hard | ✅ Correct: A

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