Black Tuesday

What event is commonly marked as the beginning of the Great Depression?

• Black Tuesday

• The Wall Street Crash

• The Fall of the Dow Jones

• The Great Slump

What does owning more stock in a corporation signify?

• A larger share of the corporation

• Decreased financial risk

• Less influence in company decisions

• Higher debt in the company

Where is the American Stock Exchange located?

• Los Angeles

• New York City

• San Francisco

• Chicago

What does a rise in the Dow Jones Industrial Average indicate?

• Shareholders losing money

• Corporations facing hardships

• Prosperity of corporations

• Economic recession

What year did the stock market see major fluctuations leading to the Great Depression?

• 1930

• 1931

• 1929

• 1925

What was the percentage drop in the Dow Jones Industrial Average on Black Tuesday?

• 11%

• 15%

• 12%

• 30%

How many shares were traded on Black Tuesday?

• More than 20 million

• More than 12 million

• More than 16 million

• More than 10 million