What event on October 29, 1929 is known as the worst stock-market crash in American history and marked the beginning of the Great Depression?

• A. The Great Crash
• B. Black Tuesday
• C. Black Monday
• D. Market Collapse

Answer: (B)

The key idea is identifying the exact day of the 1929 stock market collapse that historians label as the start of the Great Depression. On October 29, 1929, a dramatic plunge in stock prices and widespread panic led to massive investor losses. This day became known as Black Tuesday, and it is widely remembered as the moment that kicked off the economic downturn that lasted through the 1930s. The label helps distinguish this specific disaster from other market downturns and ties the event to the beginning of the Great Depression.

The other terms aren’t as precise for this date and event. A broader label like The Great Crash refers to the overall collapse rather than the particular day; Black Monday is used for different crashes (often in other years or contexts); Market Collapse is a generic description, not the established historical name. Thus, the best match for the date and significance is Black Tuesday.