Economic and Political causes of GD

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Series of tariffs passed by the U.S. Congress to protect American business against European competition.

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Political

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World leaders increased tariffs and reduced world trade making the depression worse. What type of issue does this represent?

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Political

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Stock Market Crash of 1929 – $30 billion loss in four days. What type of event is this? (Political, Economic)

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Economic

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Germany burdened with massive war reparations

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Political

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Bank closures. Options: Political, Economic

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Economic

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What type of measure is "Protectionism" instituted by the U.S. to protect American businesses against European competitors? Options: Political, Economic

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Political

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Development of Hoovervilles

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Economic

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U.S emerges as a creditor and financier of post war reparation

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Economic

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Many European nations were indebted to the U.S. for war loans during WWI and rebuilding after WWI. What type of relationship does this describe? (Options: Political, Economic)

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Political

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Widespread panic in U.S. and global markets.

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Economic