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The Great Depression was triggered by the 1929 stock market crash.
The Great Depression was triggered by the 1929 stock market crash.
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Bank failures followed the 1929 stock market crash as people rushed to withdraw their savings.
Bank failures followed the 1929 stock market crash as people rushed to withdraw their savings.
True
The Great Depression was the most severe economic downturn in modern history.
The Great Depression was the most severe economic downturn in modern history.
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Unemployment rates soared to over 25% in some countries during the Great Depression.
Unemployment rates soared to over 25% in some countries during the Great Depression.
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The emergence of grassroots movements advocating for economic relief was a manifestation of social unrest during the Great Depression.
The emergence of grassroots movements advocating for economic relief was a manifestation of social unrest during the Great Depression.
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The Great Depression led to political instability and the rise of authoritarian leaders in some countries.
The Great Depression led to political instability and the rise of authoritarian leaders in some countries.
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Global trade expanded significantly during the Great Depression.
Global trade expanded significantly during the Great Depression.
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The Great Depression fueled aggressive nationalism and expansionist policies in some countries.
The Great Depression fueled aggressive nationalism and expansionist policies in some countries.
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The invasion of Manchuria by Japan in 1931 was purely driven by territorial ambitions.
The invasion of Manchuria by Japan in 1931 was purely driven by territorial ambitions.
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The economic hardships and discontent caused by the Great Depression were due to overpopulation and limited resources.
The economic hardships and discontent caused by the Great Depression were due to overpopulation and limited resources.
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