Section: American History: Recent & Other

104. When did the Great Depression start?

Official answer

  • • The Great Crash (1929)
  • • Stock market crash of 1929

Why

The Great Depression began with the stock market crash of 1929.

Answers verified against USCIS materials. Last checked 2026-07-17.

Official source: USCIS — 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025)