From 1929 to 1932, U.S. output growth was:
A) consistently negative.
B) negative in the first few years, and then mostly positive in the remaining years.
C) negative in the first few years, and then zero in the remaining years.
D) consistently near zero.
E) consistently positive.

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The Great Depression began in 1929 and lasted until the early 1940s. During 1929 to 1932, the U.S. faced a massive economic downturn, and the output growth was consistently negative. This period is known as the "Great Contraction," with a sharp decline in GDP, industrial production and employment rates.

From 1929 to 1932, U.S. Output Growth Was