Describe the effects of the Great Depression on Georgians. Select the two that apply.
(2 points)
Responses
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
What was significant about the Presidential election of 1932? Select the two that apply.
(2 points)
Responses
The American people were satisfied with Hoover’s policies
The American people were satisfied with Hoover’s policies
The American people re-elected Hoover with an overwhelming majority.
The American people re-elected Hoover with an overwhelming majority.
Roosevelt promised bold action, unlike Hoover
Roosevelt promised bold action, unlike Hoover
Roosevelt promised a “New Deal”
Roosevelt promised a “New Deal”