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Which of the following was NOT a cause of the Great Depression?
Which of the following was NOT a cause of the Great Depression?
The Great Depression primarily affected the United States, with minimal impact on other countries.
The Great Depression primarily affected the United States, with minimal impact on other countries.
False
What was the decade of the 1930s commonly known as in Canada due to the severe drought?
What was the decade of the 1930s commonly known as in Canada due to the severe drought?
The Dirty Thirties
The Great Depression led to the rise of populist political movements and the birth of social ________.
The Great Depression led to the rise of populist political movements and the birth of social ________.
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Match the following effects with their descriptions:
Match the following effects with their descriptions:
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The Great Depression
- A severe global economic downturn from 1929 to 1939.
Causes
- Stock market crash of 1929.
- The Dust Bowl.
- Rapid expansion of the U.S. stock market.
Effects
- High unemployment and poverty.
- Reduced industrial production, liquidity, and trade.
- Widespread bank and business failures.
- Decline in marriage rates.
- A transformation of the country due to job and savings losses.
Impact in Canada
- Millions of Canadians faced unemployment, hunger, and homelessness.
- The decade was called the "Dirty Thirties" due to a prairie drought.
Response
- Rise of populist political movements.
- Birth of social welfare programs.
- Government's increased economic involvement.
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Description
Explore the causes, effects, and responses to the Great Depression from 1929 to 1939. This quiz covers key events, including the stock market crash and the Dust Bowl, and analyzes the impact on both the United States and Canada. Test your knowledge on this pivotal moment in history.
