The "Panic of 1873" and subsequent four-year "Long Depression" were caused by

a. speculation in cotton futures.
b. political quarrels in New York City.
c. failure of a Philadelphia banking firm.
d. a strike by Pennsylvania railroad workers.


Answer: c

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