In which of the following ways did the 1920s wealth gap contribute to the start of the Great Depression?
(1 point)
Responses
The wealth gap led to a decline in stock investment during the 1920s.
The wealth gap led to a decline in stock investment during the 1920s.
A concentration of wealth led to less spending across the economy.
A concentration of wealth led to less spending across the economy.
Many of the rural poor were forced into subsistence farming.
Many of the rural poor were forced into subsistence farming.
The wealth gap led to heavy emigration from the United States and shrinkage of the economy.
A concentration of wealth led to less spending across the economy.
”We took away their best lands; broke treaties, promises; tossed them the most nearly worthless scraps of a continent that had once been wholly theirs. But we did not liquidate their spirit. The vital spark which kept them alive was hardy."
--John Collier, 1938
Question
Use the text to answer the question.
Based on the quote, what conclusion can best be reached about John Collier?
(1 point)
Responses
He would encourage Native American leaders to trust American politicians completely.
He would encourage Native American leaders to trust American politicians completely.
He would not support the U.S. government compensating Native Americans for past unfair treatment.
He would not support the U.S. government compensating Native Americans for past unfair treatment.
He would encourage Native Americans to forcibly take back their traditional lands.
He would encourage Native Americans to forcibly take back their traditional lands.
He believes the Native Americans’ drive to live fairly in the United States has not been totally destroyed.