Question

1. what was the primary cause of the great depression in the united states? the stock market crash in october 1929 the smoot-hawley tariff act the end of world war i

Explanation:

The primary cause of the Great Depression is widely recognized as the stock market crash in October 1929. This crash led to a loss of confidence in the economy, triggering bank failures, reduced spending, and a downward economic spiral. The Smoot - Hawley Tariff Act exacerbated the depression but was not the primary cause, and the end of World War I was not directly related to the onset of the Great Depression.

Answer:

A. the stock market crash in October 1929