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Economic History of Economic Crises

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Which economic crisis is often referred to as the "Great Depression"?

  1. The Panic of 1873

  2. The Great Recession of 2008

  3. The Great Depression of the 1930s

  4. The Long Depression of the 1870s


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Great Depression of the 1930s was a severe worldwide economic depression that began in the United States in the 1930s. The global gross domestic product (GDP) decreased by an estimated 15% between 1929 and 1932.

What was the primary cause of the Great Depression?

  1. The stock market crash of 1929

  2. The failure of the banking system

  3. The Dust Bowl

  4. World War I


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The stock market crash of 1929 is often cited as the primary cause of the Great Depression. The crash led to a loss of confidence in the economy, which caused businesses to cut back on investment and hiring. This led to a decrease in consumer spending, which further worsened the economic downturn.

Which U.S. president was in office during the Great Depression?

  1. Herbert Hoover

  2. Franklin D. Roosevelt

  3. Harry S. Truman

  4. Dwight D. Eisenhower


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Franklin D. Roosevelt was the U.S. president during the Great Depression. He was elected in 1932 and served until his death in 1945. Roosevelt implemented a number of policies to help the country recover from the Depression, including the New Deal.

What was the New Deal?

  1. A series of economic policies implemented by Franklin D. Roosevelt to help the country recover from the Great Depression

  2. A series of economic policies implemented by Herbert Hoover to help the country recover from the Great Depression

  3. A series of economic policies implemented by Harry S. Truman to help the country recover from the Great Depression

  4. A series of economic policies implemented by Dwight D. Eisenhower to help the country recover from the Great Depression


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The New Deal was a series of economic policies implemented by Franklin D. Roosevelt to help the country recover from the Great Depression. The New Deal included a variety of programs, such as the Civilian Conservation Corps, the Works Progress Administration, and the Social Security Act.

Which economic crisis is often referred to as the "Panic of 1873"?

  1. The Great Depression of the 1930s

  2. The Great Recession of 2008

  3. The Panic of 1873

  4. The Long Depression of the 1870s


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Panic of 1873 was a financial crisis that began in the United States in 1873. The crisis was caused by a combination of factors, including the overexpansion of credit, the failure of several major banks, and the collapse of the stock market.

What was the primary cause of the Panic of 1873?

  1. The stock market crash of 1873

  2. The failure of the banking system

  3. The Dust Bowl

  4. World War I


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The primary cause of the Panic of 1873 was the failure of the banking system. The failure of several major banks led to a loss of confidence in the economy, which caused businesses to cut back on investment and hiring. This led to a decrease in consumer spending, which further worsened the economic downturn.

Which U.S. president was in office during the Panic of 1873?

  1. Ulysses S. Grant

  2. Rutherford B. Hayes

  3. James A. Garfield

  4. Chester A. Arthur


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ulysses S. Grant was the U.S. president during the Panic of 1873. He was elected in 1868 and served until 1877.

Which economic crisis is often referred to as the "Long Depression of the 1870s"?

  1. The Great Depression of the 1930s

  2. The Great Recession of 2008

  3. The Panic of 1873

  4. The Long Depression of the 1870s


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Long Depression of the 1870s was a period of economic downturn that lasted from 1873 to 1879. The depression was caused by a combination of factors, including the Panic of 1873, the collapse of the stock market, and the failure of several major banks.

What was the primary cause of the Long Depression of the 1870s?

  1. The stock market crash of 1873

  2. The failure of the banking system

  3. The Dust Bowl

  4. World War I


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The primary cause of the Long Depression of the 1870s was the Panic of 1873. The Panic of 1873 led to a loss of confidence in the economy, which caused businesses to cut back on investment and hiring. This led to a decrease in consumer spending, which further worsened the economic downturn.

Which U.S. president was in office during the Long Depression of the 1870s?

  1. Ulysses S. Grant

  2. Rutherford B. Hayes

  3. James A. Garfield

  4. Chester A. Arthur


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ulysses S. Grant was the U.S. president during the Long Depression of the 1870s. He was elected in 1868 and served until 1877.

Which economic crisis is often referred to as the "Great Recession of 2008"?

  1. The Great Depression of the 1930s

  2. The Great Recession of 2008

  3. The Panic of 1873

  4. The Long Depression of the 1870s


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Great Recession of 2008 was a severe worldwide economic downturn that began in the United States in 2008. The recession was caused by a combination of factors, including the subprime mortgage crisis, the collapse of the housing bubble, and the failure of several major banks.

What was the primary cause of the Great Recession of 2008?

  1. The subprime mortgage crisis

  2. The collapse of the housing bubble

  3. The failure of several major banks

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The primary cause of the Great Recession of 2008 was a combination of factors, including the subprime mortgage crisis, the collapse of the housing bubble, and the failure of several major banks.

Which U.S. president was in office during the Great Recession of 2008?

  1. George W. Bush

  2. Barack Obama

  3. Donald Trump

  4. Joe Biden


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

George W. Bush was the U.S. president during the Great Recession of 2008. He was elected in 2000 and served until 2009.

Which economic crisis is often referred to as the "Global Financial Crisis of 2008"?

  1. The Great Depression of the 1930s

  2. The Great Recession of 2008

  3. The Panic of 1873

  4. The Long Depression of the 1870s


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Global Financial Crisis of 2008 is another name for the Great Recession of 2008. The crisis began in the United States but quickly spread to other countries around the world.

What was the primary cause of the Global Financial Crisis of 2008?

  1. The subprime mortgage crisis

  2. The collapse of the housing bubble

  3. The failure of several major banks

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The primary cause of the Global Financial Crisis of 2008 was a combination of factors, including the subprime mortgage crisis, the collapse of the housing bubble, and the failure of several major banks.

Which U.S. president was in office during the Global Financial Crisis of 2008?

  1. George W. Bush

  2. Barack Obama

  3. Donald Trump

  4. Joe Biden


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

George W. Bush was the U.S. president during the Global Financial Crisis of 2008. He was elected in 2000 and served until 2009.

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