American History — Recent American History · Question 98 of 128
What was the Great Depression?
Practice answer: A severe economic downturn in the 1930s with mass unemployment
Why this is the answer
The Great Depression was a severe economic crisis that began in 1929 and lasted through much of the 1930s. Many people lost jobs, savings, and homes.
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Study translations and question index
Practice index: 98. This is not the official 2025 syllabus question number. Translation indices share the same practice ID and answer-option order.
Español — practice:98:es
¿Qué fue la Gran Depresión?
Una grave recesión económica en la década de 1930 con desempleo masivo
العربية — practice:98:ar
ما هو الكساد الكبير؟
تدهور اقتصادي حاد في ثلاثينيات القرن الماضي مع بطالة جماعية
Official syllabus and legal sources
M-1778 (09/25) — 2025 USCIS syllabus. Retrieved 2026-10-15. Check current USCIS answers.
- 8 U.S.C. § 1423 — English, history and civics requirements
- 8 C.F.R. § 312.2 — Knowledge of history and government
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