Beginning in February 1928 and lasting through most of 1929, the American stock market

A. slowly declined in value.
B. saw the average price of stocks rise slightly.
C. saw brokerage firms restrict credit to those buying stocks.
D. saw the number of shares traded grow dramatically.
E. rapidly lost value.


Answer: D

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