The Severity of the Depression Increased in 1931 When the Federal

question 19

Multiple Choice

The severity of the Depression increased in 1931 when the Federal Reserve Board

• A) closed all financially-ailing banks.
• B) declared bankruptcy.
• C) weakened the value of the dollar.
• D) expanded the money supply.
• E) raised interest rates.

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