Two striking features of a graph of Canadian real GDP per capita over the twentieth century are the:
A) overall upward trend interrupted by downturns in the 1920s and the 1930s.
B) nearly constant level,with a large downturn in the 1930s.
C) downward trend in the first half of the century followed by the upward trend in the second half.
D) constant level in the first half of the century followed by the upward trend in the second half.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The graph of Canadian real GDP per capita over the twentieth century shows an overall upward trend, but with notable downturns in the 1920s and the 1930s, which were periods of economic recession and depression. Therefore, option A is the correct choice.

Two Striking Features of a Graph of Canadian Real GDP