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Part of Causes of the Depression — GCSE History

This exam focus covers Exam Connection within Causes of the Depression for GCSE History. Revise Causes of the Depression in America 1920-1973 for GCSE History with 10 exam-style questions and 5 flashcards. This is a high-frequency topic, so it is worth revising until the explanation feels precise and repeatable. It is section 10 of 12 in this topic. Treat this as a marking guide for what examiners are looking for, not just a fact list.

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Section 10 of 12

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10 questions

Recall

5 flashcards

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Frequency: TODO: How often does this topic appear?

Typical questions:

  • "Describe two features of..." (4 marks)
  • "Explain why..." (8 marks)
  • "How far do you agree that...?" (12+4 marks)

For Level 3+: TODO: What does the examiner want at higher levels?

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Practice Questions for Causes of the Depression

On which date did 'Black Tuesday' occur, marking the worst day of the Wall Street Crash?

  • A. 24 October 1929
  • B. 29 October 1929
  • C. 24 October 1933
  • D. 29 October 1933
1 markfoundation

By 1933, approximately what percentage of the American workforce was unemployed?

  • A. 10%
  • B. 15%
  • C. 25%
  • D. 40%
1 markfoundation

Quick Recall Flashcards

How many banks failed?
5,000 (1929-1932)
Peak unemployment?
25% (1933) — 1 in 4 workers

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