The Great Depression in 2 Minutes

For most of the world, when did the Great Depression begin?

• 1917

• 1929

• 1977

• 2020

What was the Great Depression primarily characterized as?

• A localized financial crisis in the United States

• A severe worldwide economic depression

• A brief period of economic slowdown in Europe

• A period of rapid industrial growth

Where did the Depression begin?

• Germany

• United States

• Canada

• Russia

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International trade fell by more than ____%

• 50%

• 100%

What event marked the beginning of the Great Depression becoming worldwide news?

• The Stock Market Crash of October 29, 1929, known as Black Tuesday

• A major fall in stock prices around September 4, 1929

• The start of World War II

• A significant increase in international trade

By what estimated percentage did worldwide Gross Domestic Product (GDP) fall between 1929 and 1932 during the Great Depression?

• Less than 1%

• 5%

• 15%

• 23%

Which of the following economic indicators did NOT drop or fall during the Great Depression?

• Personal Income

• Tax Revenue

• International Trade

• Unemployment