Social StudiesQuestion 113 of 120
The Great Depression of the 1930s was mainly a period of—
a.severe economic hardship and high unemployment
b.rapid economic growth
c.military expansion abroad
d.westward pioneer settlement
Explanation
The Great Depression was a decade of widespread unemployment, business failures, and poverty. It began with the 1929 stock market crash. Government programs like the New Deal aimed to provide relief and recovery.
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