1:
-overborrowing money and overusing credit
-speculating on the rise of stock prices
-overproduction in agriculture and low wages in industry
The situations outlined above were reactions to which of the following historical periods?
A. America's entrance into WW2
B. growth of Atlanta's transportation networks in the 1920s
C. onset of the Great Depression**
D. Georgia's recovery from WW1
2: Which of the following is true about the 1920s? Select all that apply.
A. Women began to work outside the home
B. Automobiles became more expensive
C. The Ku Klux Klan lost supporters**
D. African Americans moved north in search of jobs and less segregation**
1. correct
2. D is correct, for sure; you'll need to double-check your text for the second choice there.
To get the answer to question 1, you need to analyze the given situations: overborrowing money and overusing credit, speculating on the rise of stock prices, overproduction in agriculture and low wages in industry. These situations are commonly associated with the onset of the Great Depression. Therefore, the correct answer is C. onset of the Great Depression.
For question 2, you need to evaluate each statement and determine which ones are true about the 1920s.
A. Women began to work outside the home: This statement is true. During the 1920s, there was a significant increase in the number of women entering the workforce.
B. Automobiles became more expensive: This statement is false. In the 1920s, the growth of the automobile industry led to increased production and improved efficiency, resulting in lower prices for automobiles.
C. The Ku Klux Klan lost supporters: This statement is true. The Ku Klux Klan experienced a decline in membership and popularity during the 1920s due to various factors, including scandals and internal conflicts.
D. African Americans moved north in search of jobs and less segregation: This statement is true. The 1920s saw a significant migration of African Americans from the South to Northern cities, known as the Great Migration, as they sought better job opportunities and less racial discrimination.
Therefore, the correct answers for question 2 are C. The Ku Klux Klan lost supporters, and D. African Americans moved north in search of jobs and less segregation.