Intellectuals in America Tended to Place the Blame for the Depression

question 8

Multiple Choice

Intellectuals in America tended to place the blame for the Depression on

• A) the World War I peace treaty.
• B) America's involvement in World War I.
• C) reliance on foreign markets for the health of the American economy.
• D) unbridled competition among wealthy individuals that sacrificed the good of society for selfish gains.
• E) too much emphasis on industrialization over agriculture and education.

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