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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?
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?
What major environmental crisis compounded the economic impact of the Great Depression?
What major environmental crisis compounded the economic impact of the Great Depression?
What event marked the beginning of the Great Depression?
What event marked the beginning of the Great Depression?
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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?
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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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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.
