Which of the following did NOT occur during the Great Crash of 1929?
A. Some prominent investors took their own lives because of the financial crisis.
B. The J. P. Morgan bank bought up masses of stock, which briefly stabilized the market.
C. Corporations such as General Electric, Standard Oil, and AT&T went bankrupt.
D. Investors rushed to sell securities, as they feared a correction in the market.
Answer: C
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