Describe the effects of the Great Depression on Georgians. Select the two that apply. (2 points)
Many rural Georgians were so used to poverty due to the state’s poor economy in the late 1920s that they had hardly noticed the Great Depression.
Unlike most states, Georgia was not interdependent on the rest of the nation, so the Great Depression did not affect the state.
Georgia’s economy was suffering so badly that, by 1930 the state government could not pay its own bills.
During the 1920s and 1930s, it was easier for African Americans and other minorities to find work than it was for white males.
1. Georgia’s economy was suffering so badly that, by 1930 the state government could not pay its own bills.
2. Many rural Georgians were so used to poverty due to the state’s poor economy in the late 1920s that they had hardly noticed the Great Depression.
What was significant about the Presidential election of 1932? Select the two that apply. (2 points)
The American people were satisfied with Hoover’s policies
The American people re-elected Hoover with an overwhelming majority.
Roosevelt promised bold action, unlike Hoover
Roosevelt promised a “New Deal”
1. Roosevelt promised bold action, unlike Hoover
2. Roosevelt promised a “New Deal”
The situations in the list below were reactions to which of the following historical periods?
Overborrowing money and overusing credit
Speculating on the rise of stock prices
Overproduction in agriculture and low wages in industry (1 point)
America’s entrance into World War II
Growth of Atlanta’s transportation networks in the 1920s
Onset of the Great Depression
Georgia’s recovery from World War I
The situations in the list below were reactions to the Great Depression.
1. Overborrowing money and overusing credit
2. Speculating on the rise of stock prices
3. Overproduction in agriculture and low wages in industry
choose from the answers provided
Overborrowing money and overusing credit
Speculating on the rise of stock prices
Overproduction in agriculture and low wages in industry are reactions to the Great Depression.