One of the Causes of the 1893 Depression Was Failure

question 30

Multiple Choice

One of the causes of the 1893 depression was failure of:

• A) the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad
• B) the stock market
• C) the commodity price index
• D) housing starts in 1891 and 1892
• E) President Cleveland to regulate the railroads

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Definitions:

Unipolar Depression

A mood disorder featuring consistent low mood, lack of interest in activities, and other depressive symptoms without episodes of mania.

Rapid Cycling

In the context of bipolar disorder, a pattern of four or more mood episode changes within a year.

Mania

A state of abnormally elevated or irritable mood, arousal, and/or energy levels, often seen in bipolar disorder, that can impair functioning.

Sociocultural Factors

Elements that influence an individual's behavior and attitudes based on the culture and society in which they live.