Unemployed men and senior citizens during the Great Depression

Unemployed men and senior citizens during the Great Depression

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Social Studies, History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The transcript highlights the struggles faced by women and the elderly in finding employment. Women across the country are unable to secure jobs to support their families, while over 12 million senior citizens face a more severe situation due to age-related job loss, leading to a bleak and frightening future.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main issue faced by women across the country as mentioned in the video?

Discrimination in the workplace

Health problems

Inability to find work

Lack of education

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are senior citizens over the age of 60 in a more serious situation?

They are not educated

They lack family support

Their wage earning ability is limited by age

They have health issues

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the age group mentioned in the video that faces significant challenges?

36-59

Over 60

18-35

Under 18

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary concern for the elderly population as discussed in the video?

Health care costs

Inability to travel

A dismal and frightening future due to lack of income

Lack of social activities

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the emotional state of the elderly population as described in the video?

Frightened

Optimistic

Indifferent

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