the great depression 1929–1939. overview period from the end of 1929 until the onset of world war...
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TheThe GreatGreat DepressionDepression1929–19391929–1939
Overview
Period from the end of 1929 until the onset of World War II, during which economic activity slowed tremendously and unemployment was very high.
Overview
The Great Depression started with the 1929 Wall Street stock market crash. It had devastating effects on all sectors of the economy for over a decade.
Wages for workers who were lucky enough to have jobs fell drastically.
Effects
Businesses FailedBusinesses Failed
Effects
Financial Institutions ClosedFinancial Institutions Closed
Effects
Factories Shut DownFactories Shut Down
Effects
Farm Prices Fell DrasticallyFarm Prices Fell Drastically
Effects
Many People Became HomelessMany People Became Homeless
Effects
People Went HungryPeople Went Hungry
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Test Your Test Your KnowledgeKnowledge
Question 1
In 1930, 5 million people were unemployed.
By 1932, how many people wereunemployed?
7Million
10Million
13Million
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Question 2
How much higher was African-American unemployment compared to white unemployment?
10–20% Higher
60–70%Higher
30–50%Higher
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Question 3
Besides African-Americans, which group suffered the most during the depression?
Women WhitesFarmers
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Question 4
Presently, accountants earn about $750 per week. How much did they earn during the depression?
$45 per week
$95per week
$65per week
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Question 5
Presently, the average cost of a woman’s winter coat is about $150. How much did it cost during the depression?
$5 $17 $28
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