When did the Great Depression start?

Accepted answers

The Great Crash (1929)
Stock market crash of 1929

Explanation

The Great Depression started with the 1929 stock market crash.

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Source: USCIS, 2025 version (USCIS M-1778, 09/25)Verified Jul 23, 2026Official PDF

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