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What was the primary objective of the Glass-Steagall Act of 1933?
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To separate commercial banking from investment banking.
💡 Explanation:
The Glass-Steagall Act was enacted in response to the stock market crash of 1929 and the subsequent Great Depression. The act aimed to prevent banks from engaging in risky investment activities that could lead to financial instability.