Question 104 of 128 American History
When did the Great Depression start?
Answers USCIS accepts
- The Great Crash (1929)
- Stock market crash of 1929
Give any one of these answers at your interview.
The Great Depression started with the Great Crash, the stock market crash of 1929.
What it means
In October 1929, stock prices fell sharply. The crash set off a long economic collapse that lasted through the 1930s.
Say “the stock market crash of 1929.”
Memory tip: 1929 crash → Great Depression.
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When did the Great Depression start?
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Official source: USCIS M-1778 (09/25), 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version). Last checked: .