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When the company started showing a profit in 1936, which event was significantly affecting the USA?

  • World War II

  • The Great Depression

  • The Civil Rights Movement

  • The Cold War

Answer

The Great Depression, a devastating global economic crisis, was significantly impacting the United States during that time. It was characterized by high unemployment rates, plummeting stock values, and widespread financial hardship. The country was struggling to emerge from the depths of this economic downturn, making the company's turnaround and subsequent profitability in 1936 a remarkable feat.
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