American HistoryQuestion 85 of 128
What was the Great Depression?
a.The longest and deepest economic downturn in the nation's modern history
b.A major war in Europe
c.A civil rights protest
d.A constitutional amendment
Explanation
The Great Depression was a severe economic downturn that lasted through the 1930s. Millions lost jobs, homes, and savings. Government programs known as the New Deal responded to the crisis.
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