Which of the following was a cause of the Great Depression? Choose the three that apply.

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 (3 points)
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The Stock Market Crash of 1929
The Stock Market Crash of 1929

Prohibition
Prohibition

Failed crops and drought
Failed crops and drought

A lack of demand for goods
A lack of demand for goods
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Answer 1

The three causes of the Great Depression among the options provided are:

1. The Stock Market Crash of 1929 - This crash significantly impacted investor confidence and led to widespread financial panic.

2. Failed crops and drought - The Dust Bowl in the 1930s, which included severe drought and poor agricultural practices, devastated farming, particularly in the Midwest, contributing to economic hardships.

3. A lack of demand for goods - As people lost jobs and income decreased, consumer spending plummeted, leading to overproduction and declining prices, which worsened the economic situation.

Prohibition, while impactful in its own right, was not a direct cause of the Great Depression.