Which of the following correctly examines how the aftermath of World War I created economic ties between the United States and Europe that ultimately made the Great Depression a global problem?(1 point)
Responses
Because the U.S. joined the League of Nations, the U.S. and Europe were economically linked.
Because the U.S. joined the League of Nations, the U.S. and Europe were economically linked.
After the destruction of World War I, the U.S. government lent money to European countries that needed to rebuild.
After the destruction of World War I, the U.S. government lent money to European countries that needed to rebuild.
The Treaty of Versailles established a strong economic relationship between the U.S. and Europe.
The Treaty of Versailles established a strong economic relationship between the U.S. and Europe.
The Smoot-Hawley Act lent money to European nations after WWI to rebuild communities damaged during the war.
The Smoot-Hawley Act lent money to European nations after WWI to rebuild communities damaged during the war.
After the destruction of World War I, the U.S. government lent money to European countries that needed to rebuild.
Which of the following is considered to be an early sign of the Great Depression?(1 point)
Responses
high wages for the lower classes
high wages for the lower classes
extreme unequal distribution of wealth
extreme unequal distribution of wealth
the increasing consumption of goods
the increasing consumption of goods
U.S. passage of the Dawes Plan
extreme unequal distribution of wealth
Which of the following accurately compares the economic impacts of the Great Depression in Northern Rhodesia and Burma? (1 point)
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Widespread rioting and revolts broke out in both colonies.
Widespread rioting and revolts broke out in both colonies.
Taxes decreased in both colonies.
Taxes decreased in both colonies.
Both colonies’ exports decreased and local Burmese residents began to purchase cheap land.
Both colonies’ exports decreased and local Burmese residents began to purchase cheap land.
Both colonies’ exports and wages decreased.
Both colonies’ exports and wages decreased.
Evaluate how the consequences of the Great Depression impacted the African American community in Harlem.(1 point)
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It caused the Harlem teenage community to become boxcar children.
It caused the Harlem teenage community to become boxcar children.
Unemployment increased by about 25 percent.
Unemployment increased by about 25 percent.
Many African American farmers in Harlem packed up and moved west.
Many African American farmers in Harlem packed up and moved west.
It ended a major intellectual and cultural movement and caused people to question the existing order.
It ended a major intellectual and cultural movement and caused people to question the existing order.
Identify the statement that describes totalitarianism in Depression Era Europe. (1 point)
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The government controls politics and becomes completely uninvolved in economic enterprises and social organizations.
The government controls politics and becomes completely uninvolved in economic enterprises and social organizations.
The government is supported by the entire population, with zero opposition.
The government is supported by the entire population, with zero opposition.
The government totally controls all aspects of people's lives.
The government totally controls all aspects of people's lives.
The government supports the welfare of all residents of the nation.