Question

Question

Which of the following factored into making the Great Depression a worldwide crisis?

(1 point)
Responses

an increase in agricultural prices

an increase in agricultural prices

a post-World War I economic boom

a post-World War I economic boom

lowered tariffs

lowered tariffs

American protectionism

Answer 1

The factor that substantially contributed to making the Great Depression a worldwide crisis is American protectionism.

This is primarily due to the imposition of tariffs, such as the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act of 1930, which raised duties on imports and led to retaliatory tariffs by other nations, severely disrupting international trade. The other options mentioned do not have the same level of impact in making the crisis a global one.