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QuizMultiple Choice

The Great Depression and the New Deal — Test

Question 19 • United States History and Geography

The stock market crash of 1929 was a direct result of

Answer
A
a surge of growth in the economy.
B
a mass practice of buying goods and services on credit.
C
an underproduction of goods in farming and manufacturing.
D
a lack of confidence in the economy.

Explanation

The 1929 stock market crash occurred as investors lost confidence and began selling shares rapidly, driving prices down. A lack of confidence in the economy is therefore the best choice. Buying goods on credit was common during the 1920s, but it was not the direct trigger described here.

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