Which of the following factors was a contributor to the Great Depression?
A)World War II that began in Europe and quickly spread to other parts of the world
B)The spread of Communist ideologies across Europe and parts of Asia
C)The influx of cheap foreign labor into the United States
D)Countries progressively raising trade barriers against each other

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The typical aim of high tariffs imposed by nations was to protect domestic industries from foreign competition.One consequence,however,was the retaliatory trade policies,with countries progressively raising trade barriers against each other,ultimately depressing world demand and contributing to the Great Depression of the 1930s.

Which of the Following Factors Was a Contributor to the Great