Which of the following was a cause of the Great Depression?
A) Abandoning the gold standard
B) The rise of protectionism and decline of free trade
C) The Soviet Union's isolation from the League of Nations
D) Low interest rates in the United States

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The rise of protectionism and decline of free trade, exemplified by policies like the Smoot-Hawley Tariff, contributed to the Great Depression by reducing international trade and worsening economic conditions globally.

Which of the Following Was a Cause of the Great