GreatDepression

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What was a direct consequence of numerous bank failures in South Carolina during the early 1930s?

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Reduced consumer spending

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Which of the following was a key challenge faced by farmers in South Carolina during the Great Depression? Increased crop prices, Overproduction of crops, Abundant soil, Decreased taxes

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Overproduction of crops

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What was the main purpose of the Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA)?

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To address overproduction and stabilize crop prices

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Which of the following was a method used by the AAA to achieve its purpose? Increasing land cultivation, Providing subsidies to reduce crop production, Increasing demand for agricultural labor, Discouraging crop rotation

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Providing subsidies to reduce crop production

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What was the primary purpose of the Santee-Cooper Hydro-Electric Project?

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To provide widespread electricity to South Carolina

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What was a long-term impact of the Santee-Cooper project?

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Boosted industrial development

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What was a key contribution of the Works Progress Administration (WPA)?

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Improved infrastructure

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Which of the following is an example of a WPA program? Agricultural Adjustment Act, Federal Art Project, Santee-Cooper Hydro-Electric Project, Civilian Conservation Corps

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Federal Art Project

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How did WPA programs impact the quality of life?

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Enhanced living conditions

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What was a key contribution of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)?

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Built and improved state parks