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The Great Depression Begins - Unit 7

The Great Depression Begins - Unit 7

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Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

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Clarence Opolsky

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14 Slides • 5 Questions

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What was one key economic warning sign during the Roaring Twenties that indicated underlying problems in the economy?

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Rising national income

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Installment plans making purchasing easier

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Sick industries such as textiles, coal, lumber, and railroads

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Increasing consumer spending

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Which of the following were consequences faced by farmers during the agricultural crisis of the 1920s?

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Bank foreclosures

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Massive farm auctions

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Increasing rural poverty

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Rising farm income

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What are the risks associated with buying stocks on margin?

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Potential for high returns

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Losses can exceed initial investment

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Guaranteed profits

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Stock prices always rise

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What was a major consequence of the 'run on the banks' during the Great Depression?

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Banks were able to lend more money

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Banks failed because they couldn't cover withdrawals

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Citizens invested more in the stock market

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Unemployment decreased

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Multiple Select

What were some unintended consequences of the Smoot-Hawley Tariff?

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Boosted American exports

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Reduced international trade

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Other countries raised retaliatory tariffs

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Increased agricultural production

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