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In History / High School | 2014-10-15

Some Americans blamed the Great Depression on:

A. The stock market crash of 1929
B. Bank failures
C. Drought conditions and the Dust Bowl
D. Decreased international trade

Asked by KeturahDougherty271

Answer (2)

Some Americans blamed the Great Depression on the actions of the wealthy during the 1920s who helped to construct a financial system that had a high degree of risk and led to a massive economic decline when it crashed. The Great Depression was part of an economic downturn that had a variety of causes, but one of which were instabilities in the American financial system as a result of activities of bankers, and financial institutions.

Answered by Gibbs | 2024-06-10

The chosen option is A, The stock market crash of 1929, which is widely recognized as the trigger for the Great Depression, leading to bank failures, drought conditions, and decreased international trade. These events collectively created an economic crisis impacting millions of Americans. Understanding these causes provides insight into the complex factors surrounding the Great Depression.
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Answered by Gibbs | 2025-05-15

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