Question 308

The 1930s were a period of extreme economic hardship across Canada known as the 'Dirty Thirties'. What is the other common name for this era?

  1. AThe Roaring Twenties
  2. BThe Boer War Era
  3. CThe Post-War Boom
  4. DThe Great Depression
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Correct answer: D) The Great Depression

Explanation

Following the stock market crash of 1929, Canada entered a period of severe economic downturn with high unemployment. This era is known as both the 'Dirty Thirties' and The Great Depression.

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