Question

1. a major cause of the great depression was—

a. overproduction and stock market speculation
b. high wages
c. excessive government regulation
d. increased foreign trade

Explanation:

The Great Depression was triggered by widespread overproduction across industries that created a supply glut paired with rampant unregulated stock market speculation that led to the 1929 stock market crash, which was the immediate catalyst for the crisis. High wages were not a cause, government regulation was minimal in the lead-up, and foreign trade contracted after the Depression began rather than causing it.

Answer:

A. overproduction and stock market speculation