Question

Which war and the subsequent agricultural surplus helped cause the 1857 depression?

the Spanish-American War

the Crimean War

the Napoleonic Wars

Answer 1

The war that contributed to the agricultural surplus leading to the 1857 depression was the **Crimean War**. The Crimean War (1853-1856) created a demand for agricultural products, particularly grain, which led to a significant agricultural surplus. When the war ended, the reduced demand for these products contributed to an economic downturn, culminating in the financial panic of 1857.