Question

I was born in the summer of 1929, in one of today's global powers. My arrival was felt all around the world. I travelled across different countries but my birthplace arguably felt my presence the most. I was responsible for a rise in unemployment across the globe. Who am I?

• A. The Spanish Flu
• B. World War I
• C. World War II
• D. The Great Depression
• E. Rinderpest

Answer 1

The correct option is D The Great Depression

The Great Depression started as a recession in the year 1929 in the US, and lasted till the year 1939. Its timing and impact varied across different nations. Great Britain struggled and had to discard the gold standard in 1931, to stop the economy from declining.