A Major Cause of the Panic That Broke in 1873

question 60

Multiple Choice

A major cause of the panic that broke in 1873 was

• A) the issuance of millions of dollars in greenbacks.
• B) the expansion of more factories, railroads, and mines than existing markets would bear.
• C) a credit crunch caused by extremely high interest rates.
• D) Wall Street's fears about the power of the radical Greenback Labor party.
• E) excessive speculation in mining stocks.

Comprehend the demographic variations in suicide rates among different ethnic and age groups.

Distinguish between various psychological disorders and their association with suicide.

Acknowledge the influence of modeling and social contagion effects on suicidal behavior.

Understand the impact of substance use, specifically alcohol, on suicidal behavior.

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