What was the name for the severe economic downturn that began with the 1929 stock market crash, when unemployment reached 27%?
Answer: The Great Depression (the 'Dirty Thirties')
The 1929 stock market crash led to the Great Depression; unemployment reached 27% in 1933.
All answer choices
- The Great Depression (the 'Dirty Thirties') (correct answer)
- The Quiet Revolution
- The National Policy
- The Winnipeg Strike
This practice question is based on Discover Canada, the official study guide for the Canadian citizenship test. Brush up on this topic in our Economy & Industry study guide.
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