Which facts represent the economic reality the nation faced in 1933? A. Banks were failing every day. B. People were selling gold at lower prices. C. The government had too much money. D. The economic system was on the verge of collapsing.

A. Banks were failing every day.

D. The economic system was on the verge of collapsing.

Explanation: In 1933, the developed world was still experiencing the Great Depression which had started in 1929. During the Great Depression, banks were failing and by 1933, half of the banks had failed. Investment was at an all time low, which resulted in falling production and unemployment.  A combination of these factors meant that the economic system was on the verge of collapsing.

This was corrected when Roosevelt was elected president, and passed  legislation to revive the economy.

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