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What was one of the main causes of high unemployment during the Great Depression?
What was one of the main causes of high unemployment during the Great Depression?
- A significant increase in production costs
- The expansion of government jobs
- The closure of many businesses (correct)
- A rapid increase in consumer spending
Which of the following contributed to the economic conditions leading up to the Great Depression?
Which of the following contributed to the economic conditions leading up to the Great Depression?
- High levels of foreign investment
- Overproduction of products (correct)
- A balanced increase in wages
- Underproduction of goods
What major environmental crisis compounded the economic impact of the Great Depression?
What major environmental crisis compounded the economic impact of the Great Depression?
- Severe flooding in coastal regions
- Hurricanes affecting the Southeast
- The Dust Bowl (correct)
- Global warming effects
What event marked the beginning of the Great Depression?
What event marked the beginning of the Great Depression?
What was a significant social consequence of the economic hardship during the Great Depression?
What was a significant social consequence of the economic hardship during the Great Depression?
Flashcards
Great Depression cause
Great Depression cause
Stock Market Crash of 1929 triggered widespread economic hardship in the 1930s.
Economic hardship effects
Economic hardship effects
High unemployment, bank failures, and poverty were widespread during the Depression.
Overproduction effect
Overproduction effect
Too many goods, not enough buyers caused lower prices and job losses.
Dust Bowl cause
Dust Bowl cause
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Stock crash relation
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Study Notes
The Great Depression
- Severe worldwide economic downturn primarily in the 1930s.
- Began with the Stock Market Crash of 1929.
- High unemployment: Millions lost jobs due to business failures.
- Bank failures: Numerous banks closed due to instability.
- Poverty and homelessness: Widespread due to economic hardship.
- Overproduction: A key contributing factor. American companies produced more goods than consumers could afford, leading to lower prices and job losses.
The Dust Bowl
- Severe drought in the Great Plains region of the US during the 1930s.
- Caused by a combination of factors.
- Severe drought: Prolonged period with little rainfall.
- Overfarming: Depleted soil nutrients, making it vulnerable to erosion.
- Strong winds: High winds blew away the topsoil, creating dust storms.
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Description
This quiz explores the causes and effects of two significant events in American history: the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl. Discover how economic instability and environmental factors led to widespread hardships for millions during the 1930s.
