A Long and Illustrious History
During the Great Depression, which UK industries were most badly affected?
AFinance, banking and insurance in the City of London
BTraditional heavy industries like shipbuilding ✓
CTourism and hospitality in coastal and rural holiday destinations
DAgriculture, farming and rural food production across the UK
Explanation
Traditional heavy industries such as shipbuilding were badly affected by the Great Depression. However, new industries including automobile and aviation manufacturing developed during this period.
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