What law was passed by Congress to prevent financial panics? A The Elkins Act
B. The Clayton Antitrust Act
O C The Federal Reserve Act
O D The Interstate Commerce Act

C

Explanation:

In 1929, after an extended period of financial boom, prices on the U.S. stock market crashed, leading to the Great Depression of the 1930s. Savings disappeared overnight, and many banks ran out of cash on hand as consumers raced to the banks to retrieve their money. The resulting economic depression lasted until the beginning of World War II.

the triple alliance. germany and austria-hungary were already allies by 1879 when, worried about a threat from russia, they formed the dual alliance. italy joined the group in 1882. there was a concern about a possible attack from france and the alliance needed powerful friends to defend it.