Which historical event actually gave 'Black Friday' its name in the retail context?

Black Friday has become one of the most significant shopping festivals in retail history, transforming how consumers and retailers approach the holiday season. But do you know the true historical origins of this commercial phenomenon? Test your knowledge about how this shopping tradition began and evolved to become a global retail event that shapes marketing strategies, consumer behavior, and retail calendars worldwide.

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The 1869 gold market crash, whose financial terminology was later adopted by retailers to describe their move from red to black ink (profit) after Thanksgiving
A 1950s Philadelphia police term for the chaotic day after Thanksgiving when shoppers flooded downtown, causing traffic jams and disorder
A marketing campaign created by Macy's in 1924 to coincide with their Thanksgiving Day Parade and boost holiday shopping
A term coined in 1939 when FDR moved Thanksgiving to extend the Christmas shopping season during the Great Depression