Which of the Following Was a Cause of the Great

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a cause of the Great Depression?

• A)The United States' refusal to grant loans to Germany
• B)The Louisiana hurricane, which resulted in massive destruction
• C)The failure of the United States to repay the loan it had taken from France
• D)The U.S. stock market crash in 1929
• E)The rise in the price of agricultural goods

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Social Security Tax

A tax levied on both employers and employees to fund the Social Security program, which provides benefits for retirees, disabled individuals, and survivors of deceased workers.

Personal Income Tax

A tax levied on individuals' earnings, including wages, salaries, and investment income, often progressive in nature.

Federal Expenditures

The spending by the federal government, including spending on defense, education, public welfare, and infrastructure projects.

National Debt

is the total amount of money that a country's government has borrowed, by various means, and has not yet repaid.