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Global Economic Crisis

Question 7 • SA CR World History Semester 1 Knapp

Why did people demand not just banking and stock market reform but also new forms of government after the Great Depression?

Answer
A
Governments refused to make post-Depression financial reforms.
B
The Depression shattered people’s confidence in the government.
C
Banks and stock markets were minimally responsible for the Depression.
D
Resentment of existing governments began well before the Depression.

Explanation

The Great Depression caused widespread unemployment, poverty, and economic hardship, and many people blamed existing governments for failing to prevent or relieve the crisis. As a result, some demanded fundamental changes in government as well as reforms to banks and stock markets. Choice B best captures this loss of confidence.

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