What occurred during the 1930s?
A) The deepest economic contraction in U.S. history occurred.
B) The economy contracted about half the time, and the unemployment rate topped 18 percent.
C) The outbreak of war boosted employment to fight for the country and to make tanks, ships, aircraft, and the like.
D) Federal spending increased on both the war and social programs at home.
E) Home prices declined and foreclosures rose, as more borrowers failed to make their mortgage payments.

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The deepest economic contraction in U.S. history occurred during the 1930s, known as the Great Depression.

What Occurred During the 1930s