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A Long and Illustrious History

During the Great Depression, which UK industries were most badly affected?

ATraditional heavy industries like shipbuilding
BAgriculture, farming and rural food production across the UK
CTourism and hospitality in coastal and rural holiday destinations
DFinance, banking and insurance in the City of London

Answer & explanation

The correct answer is Traditional heavy industries like shipbuilding.

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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