The Dust Bowl and the Great Depression

What led to an uneven distribution of wealth in the U.S. economy after World War I?

• Rapid industrial growth

• Equal wealth distribution

• High tariffs on imports

• Stock market investments

Why did farmers face financial difficulties after World War I?

• Lower tariffs on agricultural products

• Increased demand for luxury goods

• Improved manufacturing techniques

• Drop in farm prices due to European competition

What was a consequence of buying goods on credit before the Great Depression?

• Decrease in bank loans

• Many people went into heavy debt

• Stable economic growth

• Increased savings among consumers

What happened when the banks started to close?

• Interest rates lowered

• Financial aid was offered to the banks

• People were unable to access their money

• The supply of money increased

How did many people handle losing their homes due to foreclosure during the Great Depression?

• Some homes would take in boarders to help with their mortgage.

• Some people lived in shantytowns called Hoovervilles.

• They would take on extra jobs to make more money to pay the mortgage.

• Both A and B

How did the Great Depression affect employment for women?

• Women were banned from working

• Employment of women increased

• There was no change in employment levels

• Employment decreased significantly

What was the Dust Bowl?

• Huge dust storms that devastated farms

• A successful agricultural program

• A period of economic prosperity

• A series of financial regulations

How did the Great Depression influence American culture?

• Led to a decline in artistic expression

• Increased popularity of communism and socialism

• Strengthened traditional values for the majority

• Both B and C

What role did radio shows and movies play during the Great Depression?

• Promoted government propaganda

• Offered escape for people dealing with the Depression

• They were banned

• Discouraged social gatherings

Which of the following was a cause of the Great Depression

• stock market crash

• factories and farms produce more goods than people can buy

• banks make loans that borrowers cannot pay back

• all choices are correct